remarkable
/ri'mɑ:kəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Worthy of notice or attention: Describes something that is significant, interesting, or important enough to be noticed or commented upon.
- Unusual or striking: Describes something that is notably different, exceptional, or impressive in a way that stands out from the ordinary.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her recovery from the injury was remarkable. (It was an extraordinary event worthy of attention.)
- The scientist made a remarkable discovery. (The discovery was significant and noteworthy.)
- He has a remarkable ability to remain calm under pressure. (His ability is unusual and striking.)
Advanced Usage
- "It is remarkable that...": Used to introduce a fact or situation that is surprising or worthy of comment.
- It is remarkable that the ancient structure is still intact.
- "Nothing remarkable": A phrase meaning ordinary or not worthy of special attention.
- The meeting was long but contained nothing remarkable.
Variants and Related Words
- Remarkably (adverb): In a noteworthy or extraordinary manner.
- The team performed remarkably well.
- Remark (verb/noun): To say something as a comment; a spoken or written comment.
- She remarked on the beautiful scenery. (This is the related verb form, not the target adjective.)
Synonyms
- Noteworthy: Deserving attention because it is interesting or significant.
- Extraordinary: Very unusual or surprising.
- Striking: Attracting attention by being impressive or unusual.
- Singular: Remarkable in a distinctive or unusual way. (Formal)
Antonyms
- Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features; normal.
- Unremarkable: Not particularly interesting or surprising.
- Commonplace: Not unusual; ordinary.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- A remarkable feat: An extraordinary achievement.
- Climbing the mountain alone was a remarkable feat.
- Of remarkable quality: Having an exceptionally high standard.
- The artisan produces pottery of remarkable quality.
Adjective
- worthy of notice
- a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain
- a remarkable achievement
- unusual or striking
- a remarkable sight
- such poise is singular in one so young