pronounced

/prəˈnaʊnst/ (bre, ipa) · /prəˈnaʊnst/ (ame, ipa) · /prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st/ (ame, mw)

pronounced — adjective

  • pronouncedpositive
  • more pronouncedcomparative
  • most pronouncedsuperlative

1. A quality or feature that is pronounced is very clear and strong, making it easy

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A quality or feature that is pronounced is very clear and strong, making it easy to see, hear, or recognize because it stands out from the normal or expected level — for example, a pronounced limp after an injury, a pronounced improvement in grades, or a pronounced accent from someone's home region.

例句

After the accident, Benjamin walked with a pronounced limp for several months.

collocation: pronounced limp

Eliska showed a pronounced improvement in her writing after just two weeks of daily practice.

collocation: pronounced improvement

同義詞
  • noticeable

    softer in strength; something can be slightly noticeable, while pronounced implies a clear, strong degree

  • marked

    very similar in strength; 'marked' is more common in formal or academic writing

  • distinct

    emphasizes that something is clearly separate and easy to perceive, not necessarily strong in degree

  • striking

    more dramatic — something that immediately catches the eye or attention

反義詞
  • subtle

    not obvious or easily noticed; the opposite of standing out

  • faint

    weak in degree, often used for physical signs or sounds

用法筆記

Do not confuse this adjective (pronounced /prəˈnaʊnst/) with the verb 'pronounce' (/prəˈnaʊns/), which means to say a word or sound in a particular way. The adjective describes how strong or obvious something is, not how it is spoken. Frequently used in comparative forms: 'more pronounced', 'less pronounced', 'most pronounced'.

常見錯誤

❌She pronounced a limp after the injury.
✅She walked with a pronounced limp after the injury.
💡'pronounced' here is an adjective describing the limp; 'pronounce' as a verb means to say words aloud.