remarkable
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /rɪmˈɑːkəbəl/
US
- /riˈmɑrkəbəl/
- /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
Description
- worthy of attention
- extraordinary
- notable
Something remarkable is not just good - it stands out. It is the kind of thing that makes you stop and pay attention. A beautiful sunset, an act of great kindness, or a major discovery can all feel remarkable because they are not ordinary and are hard to forget.
The word is often used for people, events, and achievements that seem special in a clear way. You might say a child has a remarkable memory, or that a moment in history was remarkable because it changed many lives. It usually suggests something worth noticing and remembering.
The word remarkable describes something worthy of attention because it is unusual, striking, important, or especially good. It is stronger than simply saying that something is nice or interesting. When something is remarkable, it stands out from what is normal and leaves an impression.
You can use remarkable for people, abilities, events, results, or changes. A student may show remarkable progress in a short time. A scientist may make a remarkable discovery. A building, performance, recovery, or achievement may also be called remarkable if it makes people notice and remember it.
The word is often positive, but it does not only mean excellent. It can also describe something surprising or unusual in a way that draws attention. For example, a calm response in a crisis may be remarkable because it is rare, and a sudden change in the weather may be remarkable because it is unusual.
At its core, remarkable carries the idea that something deserves a remark, a note, or a second look. It points to anything that feels clearly beyond the ordinary and worth talking about.
Examples
- 1
Work performance
She did a remarkable job on the project, especially considering how little time she had.
- 2
Medical recovery
The doctor said his recovery had been remarkable.
- 3
Memory ability
He has a remarkable ability to remember names after meeting someone only once.
- 4
Under pressure
What I found most remarkable about her was how calm she stayed under pressure.
- 5
Architecture
The old library is remarkable for its painted ceilings and carved wooden walls.
Pattern
remarkable for + quality
especially noticeable because of it
- 6
Business agreement
It is remarkable that the two companies reached an agreement so quickly.
Pattern
it is remarkable that ...
it is surprising or impressive that ...
- 7
Strong praise
Her progress over the past year has been nothing short of remarkable.
Phrase
nothing short of remarkable
extremely impressive
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- remarkableadjective