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memorable

American  
[mem-er-uh-buhl] / ˈmɛm ər ə bəl /

adjective

  1. worth remembering; notable.

    a memorable speech.
    Synonyms:
    celebrated, impressive, noteworthy

  2. easily remembered.

memorable British  
/ ˈmɛmrə-, ˈmɛmərəbəl /

adjective

  1. worth remembering or easily remembered; noteworthy

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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

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