Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Suitable for or worthy of being quoted: Describes a statement, phrase, or remark that is well-expressed, memorable, or significant enough to be repeated or cited by others.
   • Able or fit to be repeated: Indicates that the content is appropriate for repetition in a given context, often implying it is not offensive or improper.

Usage

The adjective "quotable" is used to describe speech or writing that is particularly apt, witty, insightful, or memorable, making it suitable for being quoted in other contexts like articles, speeches, or conversations. It often carries a positive connotation of quality or significance.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The author is known for her quotable insights on modern life.
  • That line from the speech was so quotable that it appeared in headlines the next day.
  • His remarks were not quotable in a formal report due to their casual language.

Advanced Usage

• "Highly quotable": Used to emphasize that something is exceptionally worthy of being quoted.
  • The politician's speech was full of highly quotable soundbites.
• "Quotable quote": A somewhat redundant but common phrase used to highlight a particularly memorable statement.
  • The interview yielded several quotable quotes for the magazine feature.

Variants and Related Words

• Quote (v/n): To repeat or cite someone's words; a passage quoted.
  • She quoted a famous poet. / It's a quote from Shakespeare.
• Quotation (n): A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author.
  • The book begins with a quotation from the Bible.
• Unquotable (adj): Not suitable or fit to be quoted.
  • The off-the-record comments were deemed unquotable.

Synonyms

• Memorable: Worth remembering or easily remembered.
• Repeatable: Fit to be said again (often in terms of propriety).
• Noteworthy: Deserving attention because it is interesting, significant, or excellent.

Antonyms

• Unquotable: Not suitable for quoting.
• Forgettable: Not memorable or noteworthy.
• Unrepeatable: Not fit to be repeated, often due to being offensive or vulgar.

Related Phrases

• "A quotable moment": Refers to an instance in a speech, interview, or discussion that produces a phrase worthy of being quoted.
  • The debate had several quotable moments that were widely shared on social media.

Adjective

1. suitable for or worthy of quotation
   • a quotable slogan
   • his remarks are not quotable in mixed company
2. able or fit to be repeated or quoted
   • what he said was not repeatable in polite company
   • he comes up with so many quotable phrases