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Definition of pronounced

pronounced

/prəˈnaʊnst/
pro · nounced
Adverb:pronouncedly
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pronounced Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Very noticeable, distinct, or strongly marked; unmistakable.

Example

"The patient showed a pronounced improvement after just three days of physical therapy."

2

Strongly held or decidedly expressed (of opinions, views, or attitudes).

Example

"She held pronounced views on environmental conservation and spoke about them frequently."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century as a participial adjective from the verb 'pronounce', which derives via Old French from Latin 'pronuntiare' ('to proclaim or announce publicly'), combining 'pro-' ('forth') and 'nuntiare' ('to report').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pronounced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pronounced
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