remarkable

[ ri-mahr-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary:

   a remarkable change.

   Antonyms: ordinary, common

2. worthy of notice or attention.

   Synonyms: striking, distinguished, noteworthy, notable, rare, uncommon, singular, unusual, exceptional

   Antonyms: ordinary, common

remarkable

/ rɪˈmɑːkəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of note or attention

   a remarkable achievement

2. unusual, striking, or extraordinary

   a remarkable sight

Derived Forms

• reˈmarkableness, noun
• reˈmarkably, adverb

Other Words From

• re·mark·a·bil·i·ty [ri-mahr-k, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], re·mark·a·ble·ness noun
• re·mark·a·bly adverb
• qua·si-re·mark·a·ble adjective
• un·re·mark·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remarkable¹

From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; remark, -able

Example Sentences

"We mourn the loss of a dear friend, and a remarkable man," she said.

From BBC

"Nature has relied on cell density in conjunction with genetic circuits to generate the remarkable diversity of multicellular structures, tissues, and organs," said Morsut.

From Science Daily

This "remarkable digital transformation" was "spearheaded" by Bawumia, news website African Business reported, while Ghanaian newspaper The Chronicle hailed Bawumia's "expertise in global digital transformation".

From BBC

"But at the time what those scientists did in this investigation was remarkable and revolutionary."

From BBC

The contrast between Trump’s policy ineptitude and his razor-sharp comedy is remarkable.

From Salon

Related Words

• curious
• exceptional
• important
• impressive
• miraculous
• momentous
• notable
• noteworthy
• noticeable
• odd
• outstanding
• phenomenal
• rare
• significant
• singular
• solid
• strange
• striking
• surprising
• uncommon