adjective
remarkable
Unusual or impressive enough to deserve attention.
Her remarkable memory helps her remember every student's name.
Etymology
The word is built on the act of noticing or commenting. Something remarkable is striking enough to call for notice or comment.
More examples
- The two paintings show a remarkable similarity.
- He made a remarkable recovery after the surgery.
- The view from the summit was truly remarkable.
Forms
remarkable · more remarkable · most remarkable
remarkably adverb — To an unusual or impressive degree.
Similar words
- extraordinary
- Suggests something far outside the ordinary range of experience.
- notable
- Emphasizes being worthy of attention, without necessarily being unusual.
- striking
- Emphasizes an immediate, strong impression on the observer.