pronounced
adjective
pro·nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 
: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike
pronouncedly
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē
adverb -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē 
Synonyms
- arresting
- bodacious
- bold
- brilliant
- catchy
- commanding
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- emphatic
- eye-catching
- flamboyant
- grabby
- kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
- marked
- noisy
- noticeable
- prominent
- remarkable
- showy
- splashy
- striking
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Example Sentences
He walked with a pronounced limp. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
Recent Examples on the Web Ron Welty, the sole member without kids, is also the one with the most pronounced surfer drawl. 
Chris Norris, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2022 The most pronounced market changes are in Austin, which, as previously mentioned, had some of the most inflated prices in the country. Katharine Jose, Chron, 1 Sep. 2022 The Kansas figures are the most pronounced example of a broader increase in registration among women since the Dobbs decision, according to an Upshot analysis of 10 states with available voter registration data. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Corinne Purtill, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced spending edge is in Pennsylvania, where Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro has spent more than $8.5 million on TV, radio and digital ads since the primary. Mark Murray, NBC News, 26 July 2022 At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Elm Bank garden — where blossoming flowers and lush lawns are the norm — the drought is more pronounced. Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 See More
Chris Norris, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2022 The most pronounced market changes are in Austin, which, as previously mentioned, had some of the most inflated prices in the country. Katharine Jose, Chron, 1 Sep. 2022 The Kansas figures are the most pronounced example of a broader increase in registration among women since the Dobbs decision, according to an Upshot analysis of 10 states with available voter registration data. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Corinne Purtill, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced growth of all was in California’s Sierra Nevada, where maximum plume height ballooned by an average of 750 feet in each year of their study. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 The most pronounced spending edge is in Pennsylvania, where Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro has spent more than $8.5 million on TV, radio and digital ads since the primary. Mark Murray, NBC News, 26 July 2022 At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Elm Bank garden — where blossoming flowers and lush lawns are the norm — the drought is more pronounced. Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1728, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
pronounced
adjective
pro·nounced prə-ˈnau̇nst
: very noticeable
She was walking with a pronounced limp.
pronounced 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention a pronounced tendency to slurp her soup Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- noticeable
- prominent
- marked
- commanding
- dramatic
- remarkable
- striking
- impressive
- emphatic
- conspicuous
- distinguished
- visible
- brilliant
- outstanding
- showy
- interesting
- recognizable
- arresting
- highlighted
- loud
- flamboyant
- bold
- discernible
- catchy
- notable
- noisy
- perceptible
- detectable
- noteworthy
- kenspeckle
- eye-catching
- observable
- glaring
- splashy
- salient
- discernable
- eminent
- bodacious
- screaming
- ornate
- grabby
- spotlighted
- flagrant
- fascinating
- spectacular
- fancy
- swank
- howling
- absorbing
- pretentious
- extravagant
- overdone
- garish
- gaudy
- meretricious
- flashy
- florid
- overwrought
- ostentatious
- jazzy
- tawdry
- riveting
- glitzy
- engrossing
- swanky
- enthralling
- hifalutin
- opulent
- glittery
- highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subtle
- inconspicuous
- unremarkable
- concealed
- unemphatic
- unobtrusive
- faint
- hidden
- obscure
- shrouded
- insignificant
- unaffected
- undistinguished
- dim
- subtle
- understated
- unnoticeable
- subdued
- plain
- muted
- unflamboyant
- unimportant
- restrained
- modest
- quiet
- unshowy
- simple
- conservative
- unassuming
- unpretentious
- toned-down
- unflashy
2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad walking with a pronounced limp Synonyms & Similar Words
- obvious
- glaring
- blatant
- noticeable
- striking
- conspicuous
- gross
- distinct
- marked
- patent
- flagrant
- evident
- egregious
- emphatic
- prominent
- clear
- outstanding
- notable
- rank
- terrible
- dramatic
- remarkable
- discernible
- salient
- visible
- sheer
- utter
- plain
- detectable
- perceptible
- showy
- arresting
- observable
- monstrous
- discernable
- downright
- arrant
- shocking
- stark
- absolute
- outright
- eye-catching
- awful
- outrageous
- heinous
- deplorable
- atrocious
- splashy
- abominable
- shameful
- out-and-out
- execrable
- preposterous
- lousy
- wretched
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- imperceptible
- inconspicuous
- slight
- insignificant
- unobtrusive
- small
- trivial
- concealed
- inconsiderable
- trifling
- invisible
- hidden
- unnoticeable
- inconsequential
pronounced
2 of 2verb
1
as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice How do you pronounce your last name? We practiced pronouncing our Spanish vocabulary words . Synonyms & Similar Words
- said
- spoke
- voiced
- expressed
- uttered
- articulated
- enunciated
- vocalized
- verbalized
- told
- talked
- spoke out
- spoke up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- whispered
- muttered
- faltered
- halted
- sputtered
- grunted
- hesitated
- murmured
- mumbled
- stumbled
- stammered
- maundered
- stuttered
- drawled
- breathed
- spluttered
- mouthed
- gasped
2
as in uttered
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence. Synonyms & Similar Words
- uttered
- recited
- gave
- announced
- voiced
- proclaimed
- delivered
- stated
- declared
- sounded
- determined
- adjudged
- set forth
- resolved
- judged
- administered
- ordered
- adjudicated
- publicized
- decided
- dictated
- ordained
- decreed
- passed
- advertised
- published
- called
- enacted
- settled
- confirmed
- reeled off
- constituted
- mandated
- directed
- commanded
- effected
- made
- laid down
- legislated
- refereed
- arbitrated
- ruled (on)
- reenacted
- executed
- broadcasted
- brought about
- broadcast
- approved
- sanctioned
- authorized
- umpired
- permitted
- ratified
- repassed
- allowed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- suppressed
- withheld
- concealed
- recalled
- silenced
- revoked
- retracted
- reversed
- cancelled
- rescinded
- killed
- repealed
- canceled
- abolished
- revoked
- rescinded
- nullified
- recanted
- hushed (up)
- annulled
- abrogated
- countermanded
- invalidated
- overturned
- voided
3
as in proclaimed
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married. Synonyms & Similar Words
- proclaimed
- declared
- affirmed
- announced
- insisted
- sounded
- claimed
- asserted
- alleged
- averred
- showed
- heralded
- promulgated
- purported
- advertised
- trumpeted
- protested
- contended
- reported
- enunciated
- published
- publicized
- professed
- avowed
- barked
- touted
- manifested
- maintained
- revealed
- avouched
- cried
- promoted
- annunciated
- confirmed
- blared
- warranted
- rang
- blazed
- featured
- placarded
- flashed
- released
- puffed
- introduced
- gave out
- posted
- billed
- informed
- disclosed
- tolled
- broadcast
- divulged
- broadcasted
- disseminated
- blazoned
- upheld
- imparted
- bulletined
- justified
- notified
- billboarded
- knelled
- communicated
- gazetted
- intimated
- argued
- vindicated
- plugged
- handed down
- rationalized
- kithed
- advised
- reasoned
- reaffirmed
- defended
- apprised
- spread
- pitched
- reasserted
- blurbed
- persevered
- called (off or out)
- kythed
- supported
- ran with
- beat the drum (for or about)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- disregarded
- suppressed
- withheld
- concealed
- overlooked
- minimized
- neglected
- understated
- recalled
- silenced
- downplayed
- retracted
- revoked
- rejected
- abandoned
- recanted
- hushed (up)
- negated
- underplayed
- repudiated
- disavowed
- questioned
- disclaimed
- disputed
- countered
- contradicted
- rebutted
- challenged
- denied
- disowned
- de-emphasized
- refuted
- soft-pedaled
- disproved
- gainsaid
- played down
- negatived
- confuted