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 remarkable qualification of Cape Verde came after they made a disappointing start to the 10-match campaign, drawing 0-0 at home with Angola and slumping to a 4-1 loss in Cameroon.

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One of the most remarkable features of Mr. Jones’s violent texts is that he says he has thought the matter through.

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Usually this would be a remarkable introduction for any one player.

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The return of the surviving hostages from Hamas’s tunnels is a remarkable achievement, despite the price of releasing hundreds of convicted terrorists.

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When astronauts touch down near the moon's south pole in the coming years as part of NASA's Artemis program, they may discover a remarkable archive of clues about how the moon was born.

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Related Words

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