Word adjective
pronounced
adj.
US /pɹəˈnaʊnst/ UK /pɹənˈaʊnst/ pro·nounced
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
very easy to see or notice; strong and clear.
strongly marked, distinct, or highly noticeable in appearance or effect.
Simple“The patient showed a pronounced improvement after just two days of treatment.”
In context“The economic data revealed a pronounced shift in consumer spending habits, suggesting that the recent policy changes were finally taking effect.”
Usage pronounced dead · pronounced deceased
Real-world usage
“Emergency services were called to the property, but Dahlia-Rose was pronounced dead at the scene.”
“Nowhere is that instability more pronounced than in South Korea's tech-heavy Kospi, widely regarded as the world's most volatile stock index.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Common
Updated