pronounced
Americanadjective
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strongly marked.
a pronounced fishy taste.
- Synonyms:
- unmistakable, distinct
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clearly indicated.
a pronounced contrast.
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decided; unequivocal.
pronounced views.
adjective
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strongly marked or indicated
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(of a sound) articulated with vibration of the vocal cords; voiced
Other Word Forms
- pronouncedly adverb
- pronouncedness noun
- unpronounced adjective
- well-pronounced adjective
Etymology
Origin of pronounced
Example Sentences
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When men date a boss, the increase in wages is even more pronounced—more than twice what women experienced, she says.
The study also revealed pronounced differences between males and females.
From Science Daily
The debate became so pronounced on X that Block CEO Jack Dorsey responded to one online critic who slammed his “managerial incompetence.”
From MarketWatch
The group also swung to a net loss for the quarter, which was less pronounced than feared, and said it planned to halt dividends for 2025.
An inquest opening heard Claydon was taken to a medical centre at Wembley after the fall and pronounced dead at 22:38 BST.
From BBC
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