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

Dr Murray Andrews, lecturer in British archaeology at University College London, said the discovery was "remarkable".

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In contrast, life could not be better for Slot, with a remarkable record of 18 wins from his first 20 games.

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But there has been a remarkable turnaround in results and form since the Dutchman's dismissal, with interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and now Amorim steering the side on a run of seven unbeaten games.

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That's even more remarkable when you consider how much the national tone on immigration has shifted since then.

From Salon

Verstappen’s pole was a remarkable turnaround after the Red Bull had finished an uncompetitive eighth in the sprint.

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Related Words

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