remarkable

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/ UK /ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ See IPA manual

Freq #3905

Meanings

1

adj
So unusual or impressive that people notice and talk about it.

She has a remarkable talent for languages.
2

adj
Worth mentioning; striking or surprising.

It was a remarkable sight to see the whole sky turn red.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · so unusual or impressive... notable extraordinary singular

2 adj · worth mentioning; striking... notable

Word family

Derived forms nonremarkablepass-remarkableremarkablenessremarkably

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Phrases (1)

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remarkable achievement
a success impressive enough to deserve special attention

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From remark + -able, from French remarquable.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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