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pronounced
adjective pro·nounced \-ˈnau̇n(t)st\
: very noticeable
Full Definition of PRONOUNCED
: strongly marked : decided <a pronounced dislike>
— pro·nounced·ly \-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē, -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PRONOUNCED
circa 1741
Related to PRONOUNCED
- Synonyms
- arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, noticeable, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
PRONOUNCED Defined for Kids
pronounced
adjective pro·nounced \prə-ˈnau̇nst\
Definition of PRONOUNCED for Kids
: very noticeable <She was walking with a pronounced limp.>
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