remarkable

[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary.

   a remarkable change.

   Antonyms: ordinary, common

2. worthy of notice or attention.

   Synonyms: striking, distinguished, noteworthy, notable, rare, uncommon, singular, unusual, exceptional
   Antonyms: ordinary, common

remarkable

/ rɪˈmɑːkəbəl /

adjective

1. worthy of note or attention

   a remarkable achievement

2. unusual, striking, or extraordinary

   a remarkable sight

Other Word Forms

• remarkableness noun
• remarkably adverb
• remarkability noun
• quasi-remarkable adjective
• unremarkable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remarkable¹

From the French word remarquable, dating back to 1595–1605; remark, -able

Example Sentences

The setting in St George's Hall inside Windsor Castle is a remarkable sight, a mix of medieval banquet and Harry Potter film.

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Given he only began playing the sport seven years ago, his journey to the elite level of US college sport is remarkable.

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The BBC's updated description bills the "intimate" documentary as a "candid and moving portrait of one of Birmingham's favourite sons, and the remarkable relationship with Sharon".

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"It was just remarkable to see them going up and giving evidence and dealing with the difficult questions being thrown their way," he said.

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What seems remarkable to me is that the first minister was able to develop this strategy under the noses of UK Labour ministers without any obvious challenge.

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Related Words

• curious 
• exceptional 
• important 
• impressive 
• miraculous 
• momentous 
• notable 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• odd 
• outstanding 
• phenomenal 
• rare 
• significant 
• singular 
• solid 
• strange 
• striking 
• surprising 
• uncommon