memorable
Americanadjective
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worth remembering; notable.
a memorable speech.
- Synonyms:
- celebrated, impressive, noteworthy
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easily remembered.
adjective
Usage
What does memorable mean? Memorable means easy to remember or worth remembering, especially due to being remarkable in a positive way.Events, experiences, people, and things can be described as memorable. In all of these cases, the term is almost always used positively. The term unforgettable is a close synonym, but is perhaps even stronger.Example: It was one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever experienced—I’ll never forget it.
Other Word Forms
- memorability noun
- memorableness noun
- memorably adverb
- unmemorable adjective
Etymology
Origin of memorable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin memorābilis “worth mentioning,” from memorā(re) “to mention” + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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It “was a memorable evening” for Augustus who was allowed to join his father and the adult visitors.
From Literature
Receiving recognition and giving back to those rooting for you is among the most memorable parts of the high school sports experience.
From Los Angeles Times
Should he retire, he leaves a legacy as a resilient, powerful and entertaining fighter with memorable nights to his name.
From BBC
On one memorable occasion, he even backed me during a job interview process after I accidentally insulted one of his colleagues.
And it’s not just moms competing, but some of the most memorable moments from the Olympics so far are of mothers and their kids.
From Salon
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