remarkable

/rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
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Unusual, exceptional, or impressive enough to deserve attention.

Examples

  • What was so remarkable about the discovery?
  • The team made remarkable progress in just three weeks.
  • It is remarkable that every passenger escaped unharmed.
  • Nothing remarkable happened during the first hour of the experiment.
  • He has a remarkable ability to remember faces.

Similar words

impressive
exceptional
astonishing
outstanding
extraordinary
noteworthy
striking

Meanings

Worthy of special attention

adjective
everyday
neutral
Unusual, exceptional, or impressive enough to attract attention and invite comment. The word is usually approving, though it can describe any striking fact or event, not only something good.

Examples

  • Her remarkable recovery surprised even the surgeons.
  • The team made remarkable progress in just three weeks.
  • What was so remarkable about the discovery?
  • Nothing remarkable happened during the first hour of the experiment.
  • He has a remarkable ability to remember faces.
  • It is remarkable that every passenger escaped unharmed.

Similar words

Etymology

Recorded in English around 1600, formed from remark and -able, or based on the French remarquable. Its earliest sense was 'worthy of notice', which developed into the modern idea of being unusually impressive or exceptional.

FAQ

What does remarkable mean?

remarkable means unusual, exceptional, or impressive enough to deserve attention.

Is remarkable always positive?

No. remarkable is often approving, but it can neutrally describe any fact, change, or event that is striking enough to be noticed.

What are synonyms for remarkable?

Close synonyms for remarkable include extraordinary, exceptional, noteworthy, striking, and outstanding.

What is the opposite of remarkable?

The closest opposite is unremarkable, meaning not especially interesting or noticeable. Ordinary and commonplace can also contrast with it.

Can remarkable describe a person?

Yes. A remarkable person stands out because of unusual qualities, achievements, courage, or ability.

Where does remarkable come from?

remarkable was recorded around 1600 and comes from remark plus -able, or from the related French word remarquable.

Is the tablet brand a meaning of remarkable?

No. The technology company and its tablets use the distinct brand spelling reMarkable, so they do not form a sense of lowercase remarkable.

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