pronounced Definition
- 1very noticeable or strongly indicated
- 2spoken or articulated clearly and distinctly
Using pronounced: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pronounced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The impact of the pandemic on the economy is pronounced.
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Her French accent is very pronounced.
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He pronounced each word slowly and carefully.
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The judge pronounced the verdict in a clear voice.
pronounced Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pronounced
Antonyms for pronounced
Phrases with pronounced
well-pronounced
spoken or articulated clearly and accurately
Example
She has a well-pronounced British accent.
pronounced dead
officially declared dead by a medical professional
Example
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
officially declared guilty by a court of law
Example
The defendant was pronounced guilty by the jury.
Origins of pronounced
from Middle English 'pronouncen', from Old French 'prononcier', from Latin 'pronuntiare', from 'pro-' (forth) + 'nuntiare' (announce)
Summary: pronounced in Brief
The term 'pronounced' [prəˈnaʊnst] refers to something that is very noticeable or strongly indicated, or spoken or articulated clearly and distinctly. It can describe a person's accent, as in 'Her French accent is very pronounced,' or a verdict in a court case, as in 'The judge pronounced the verdict in a clear voice.'
