remarkably

[ ri-mahr-kuh-blee ]

adverb

1. to a notable or unusual degree; extraordinarily:

   Because he was such a remarkably principled and decent man, he made a habit of responding personally to every one of his many fan letters.

2. in a way that is worth taking note of:

   Remarkably, this little video just happened to be exactly what I needed to prepare for my job interview.

Other Words From

• qua·si-re·mark·a·bly adverb
• un·re·mark·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of remarkably¹

remarkab(le) ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Instead it’s something rare: a reminiscence from a remarkably well-adjusted and good-humored former child star that still manages to tell some tales about what he calls “the shark-infested waters of show business.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is a remarkably universal feeling that comes out of the documentary, and I hope this same is true of the show, because that was the goal.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Olympic Arts Festival turned us into an arts capital in a remarkably short period of time.

From Los Angeles Times

Paul Johnson, director of independent think tank The Institute for Fiscal Studies, has said the changes "will affect a remarkably small number of some of the most valuable farms".

From BBC

“This looked remarkably like an abuse of power.”

From BBC

Related Words

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• exceptionally
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• strangely
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• very