remarkable
gb/ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/ us/ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
B1
English
~ 2500
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
Unusual or impressive enough to notice
Very special or unusual in a way that makes people notice.
Usage pattern:
[something] is remarkable for [reason]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'remarkable' with 'remark', but 'remarkable' is an adjective meaning 'special' and not related to making a comment.
Synonyms
extraordinary (Slightly stronger in meaning, often used for things far beyond normal.)
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notable (More formal and often used for facts or events worth mentioning.)
Antonyms
ordinary (Describes something common and not worthy of special attention.)
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unremarkable (Direct opposite; means not special or interesting.)
Collocations
remarkable achievement
|remarkable talent
|remarkable progress
|remarkable story
|remarkable ability
Themes
description
|evaluation
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Examples
- Her recovery after the surgery was truly remarkable.
- It's remarkable how quickly technology changes.
- The scientist made a remarkable discovery in cancer research.
- He has a remarkable ability to remember faces.
- The view from the mountain was remarkable.
Learner examples
- She did a remarkable job on the project.
- This is a remarkable photo of the city.
- He told us a remarkable story about his trip.
- The baby learned to walk at a remarkable age.
- That is a remarkable painting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remarkable
IPA
GB/ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
US/ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
Syllables & stress
re - mark - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mark)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: remarkable
Word family
Core family
remarkably
adverb B2
remark
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unremarkable
adjective
unremarkably
adverb
Expressions
all the more remarkable
1/ˈɔl ðə mˈɔɹ ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
fixed phrase
Even more impressive for a reason
Used to say something is more special because of certain conditions.
Examples
- The team's win was all the more remarkable given their injuries.
- His success is all the more remarkable considering his background.
nothing remarkable
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
fixed phrase
Not special or unusual
Used to say that something is not special or interesting.
Examples
- The meal was fine but nothing remarkable.
- His performance was good, but nothing remarkable compared to last year.
quite remarkable
1/kwˈaɪt ɹɪmˈɑɹkəbəl/
fixed phrase
Very impressive or unusual
Used to emphasize that something is very special or surprising.
Examples
- Her memory for details is quite remarkable.
- It's quite remarkable how well they work together.