pronounced

[ pruh-nounst ]

adjective

1. strongly marked:

   a pronounced fishy taste.

   Synonyms: unmistakable, distinct

2. clearly indicated:

   a pronounced contrast.

3. decided; unequivocal:

   pronounced views.

pronounced

/ prəˈnaʊnsɪdlɪ; prəˈnaʊnst /

adjective

1. strongly marked or indicated
2. (of a sound) articulated with vibration of the vocal cords; voiced

Derived Forms

• pronouncedly, adverb

Other Words From

• pro·nounc·ed·ly [pr, uh, -, noun, -sid-lee, -, nounst, -lee], adverb
• pro·nounced·ness noun
• unpro·nounced adjective
• well-pro·nounced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronounced¹

First recorded in 1570–80; pronounce + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Mr Durham was pronounced dead on the scene.

From BBC

Both were pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted lifesaving measures.

From Los Angeles Times

He took her to an emergency room where she was pronounced dead.

From BBC

This becomes more pronounced as they grow older.

From Science Daily

After Orange County sheriff’s deputies and firefighter paramedics responded, one worker was hospitalized at a local trauma center and a second was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clear-cut
• conspicuous
• decided
• definite
• marked
• noticeable
• obvious
• unmistakable