remarkably

[ ri-mahr-kuh-blee ]

/ rɪˈmɑr kə bli /

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to a notable or unusual degree; extraordinarily:Because he was such a remarkably principled and decent man, he made a habit of responding personally to every one of his many fan letters.

in a way that is worth taking note of:Remarkably, this little video just happened to be exactly what I needed to prepare for my job interview.

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Origin of remarkably

remarkab(le) + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM remarkably

qua·si-re·mark·a·bly, adverbun·re·mark·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby remarkably

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How to use remarkably in a sentence

Yet the most remarkable journey of her life was across a private border, when she cast off her earlier identity as James Morris and became Jan Morris.
Jan Morris, artful travel writer who broke many boundaries, dies at 94|Matt Schudel|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
One of the most remarkable features of human nature is its plasticity.
With CRISPR, humans can create their own evolutionary future|Adrian Woolfson|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
One of the most remarkable achievements of the past four years was federal criminal justice reform, which passed with overwhelming support from politicians in both parties.
Charles Koch: Partisan politics don’t work. It’s time for a new way|jakemeth|November 19, 2020|Fortune
In honor of that remarkable abundance, we’ve put together this celebration of the books that helped us maintain our wits during trying times.
In a tumultuous year, books helped us cope|Washington Post Editors and Reviewers|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

“It’s just remarkable the number of guns, the proliferation of guns, in this region,” Smith said.
Fugitive who died in gun battle with Md. police killed his estranged girlfriend in Fla., authorities say|Dan Morse|November 18, 2020|Washington Post
What I had “on the girls” were some remarkably brave first-person accounts.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003|Vicky Ward|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
For someone doing, as he puts it, “double duty,” the 59-year-old Condon looks remarkably spry.
Can Condon's Freak Show Win Broadway?|Tim Teeman|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whether or not we believe that divine precepts give us guidance, our behavior is remarkably similar.
It’s Official: Religion Doesn’t Make You More Moral|Elizabeth Picciuto|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
People who know him speak of a relaxed and charming man, remarkably free of arrogance or unpleasantness.
Princess Charlene's Monaco Nightmare|Tom Sykes|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Remarkably enough, there could be a surprise in store for Democrats who see these things clearly and are searching for a leader.
Meet The Democrats’ Secret Savior Against Cuomo Corporatism|James Poulos|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That is the only point in which one sees Liszt's sense of his own greatness; otherwise his manner is remarkably unassuming.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
They had then as leader a very honest man, who got along remarkably well with the natives of the country.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
It is remarkably good, and some exceptionally fine asbestos has been got out here.
Asbestos|Robert H. Jones
Although bordering on the lowest state of destitution—and that is a remarkably low state in London!
The Garret and the Garden|R.M. Ballantyne
The inhabitants of the city looked remarkably well after the 105 daysʼ siege.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman