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remarkable

B1
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /rɪmˈɑːkəbəl/

US

  • /riˈmɑrkəbəl/
  • /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

Description

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.

Examples

  1. 1

    Work performance

    She did a remarkable job on the project, especially considering how little time she had.

  2. 2

    Medical recovery

    The doctor said his recovery had been remarkable.

  3. 3

    Memory ability

    He has a remarkable ability to remember names after meeting someone only once.

  4. 4

    Under pressure

    What I found most remarkable about her was how calm she stayed under pressure.

  5. 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. 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. 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