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

• remarkability noun
• remarkableness noun
• remarkably adverb
• 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

However, even her remarkable innings was not enough thanks to the clean hitting of De Klerk.

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Finding and tracking such a small object in the vastness of space, especially when its position is still uncertain, is a remarkable achievement.

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To understand just how remarkable Saturday’s game became, as it approached midnight in State College, Pa., you first have to understand just how dull it was just after kickoff some four hours earlier.

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That’s a remarkable rate, especially in hockey, where load management is all but a myth and players pride themselves on skating hurt.

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But of all the gaudy statistics that Rantanen has compiled this year, the most remarkable number of his season so far might be how many times he was traded: Two.

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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