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

The Young Turks have a largely male audience, and as progressive as the channel's voices may imagine themselves to be, there's a pronounced tendency toward the view that women are implicated in men's problems.

From Salon

However, medics in the intensive care unit were then unable to find a pulse, and Mrs Savage was pronounced dead in the early hours of the morning.

From BBC

The dissatisfaction that likely drove Americans overall toward the president-elect may have been more pronounced in Latino communities, a historically strong Democratic group, this election cycle, he argued.

From Salon

Gurney added that the timing of that hangover was unfortunate, given the club's pronounced public relations strategy coming into this season.

From BBC

The fall has also coincided with rising distrust of media and institutions - a feature particularly pronounced among Trump supporters that some argue has led to their under-representation.

From BBC

Related Words

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