The Meaning of Remarkable: What It Is and How To Use It

Have you ever wondered about the definition of remarkable? This article will provide you with all of the info you need on the word remarkable, including its definition, etymology, usage, example sentences, and more!

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What does the word remarkable mean?

According to Collins English Dictionary and the American Heritage Unabridged Dictionary of the English language, the word remarkable is an adjective that refers to achievements that are worthy of notice, or a noteworthy fact or noteworthy thing that is worthy of attention. The suffixes ness, bly, and ty can be added to the end of remarkable to form the related words remarkableness (n.), remarkably (adv.) and remarkability (n., re-mark-a-bil-i-ty). Many things can ber remarkable, including a remarkable achievement, remarkable sight, remarkable coincidence, remarkable legal victory, remarkable skill, remarkable campaign, remarkable man, remarkable circumstance, remarkable popularity, remarkable notable increase in crime rate, and more. The pronunciation of remarkable is rɪmɑːʳkəbəl. 

Many different languages also contain words that mean remarkable. You may notice that some of these translations of remarkable look similar to one another. These are called cognates, which are often formed when two words have the same root or language of origin. This list of translations of remarkable is provided by Word Sense

  •  Latin: memorabilis‎
  •  Italian: notevole‎, degno di nota‎
  •  Dutch: opmerkelijk‎, markant‎, opvallend‎
  •  Latvian: redzams‎, ievērojams‎
  •  German: bemerkenswert‎, verwunderlich‎
  •  Romanian: remarcabil‎ (masc.), notabil‎ (masc.)
  •  Turkish: dikkate değer‎, fevkalade‎, kayda değer‎
  •  Portuguese: notável‎, eminente‎
  •  French: remarquable‎
  •  Walloon: rimarcåve‎ (masc.) (f), rimarcant‎ (masc.), foû-ordinaire‎ (masc.) (f)
  •  Spanish: notable‎
  •  Bengali: অলৌকিক‎ (ôloukik)
  •  Moroccan Arabic: فْشيشْكل‎ (f-ši-škəl) (meaning “from special sort”)
  •  Catalan: remarcable‎
  •  Russian: замеча́тельный‎, выдаю́щийся‎, порази́тельный‎, знамени́тый‎ (famous)
  •  Norman: r’mèrtchabl’ye‎
  •  Finnish: huomattava‎, merkittävä‎, huomionarvoinen‎
  •  Czech: pozoruhodný‎

What are synonyms and antonyms of the word remarkable?

There are many different words that a person can choose to use in place of the word remarkable (adj.). These are called synonyms, which are words that have the same meaning as the word remarkable. Synonyms are useful words to learn if you are trying not to repeat yourself or if you are trying to expand your English language vocabulary. This list of synonyms of remarkable is provided by Power Thesaurus.

  • strange
  •  fantastic
  •  breathtaking
  •  prominent
  •  superlative
  •  unbelievable
  •  noticeable
  •  significant
  •  wonderful
  •  striking
  •  unique
  •  weighty
  •  dramatic
  •  staggering
  •  unforgettable
  •  historic
  •  wondrous
  •  miraculous
  •  exceptional
  •  influential
  •  sensational
  •  phenomenal
  •  superb
  •  stupendous
  •  astonishing
  •  newsworthy
  •  famous
  •  particular
  •  stunning
  •  first-class
  •  salient
  •  portentous
  •  awesome
  •  arresting
  •  uncanny
  •  considerable
  •  exquisite
  •  substantial
  •  magnificent
  •  mind-blowing
  •  supreme
  •  fine
  •  conspicuous
  •  unprecedented
  •  spectacular
  •  unusual
  •  terrific
  •  odd
  •  outstanding
  •  distinguished
  •  marvellous
  •  uncommon
  •  weird
  •  curious
  •  impressive
  •  notable
  •  rare
  •  surprising
  •  special
  •  queer
  •  singular
  •  prodigious
  •  marked
  •  unexpected
  •  dazzling
  •  lovely
  •  great
  •  astounding
  •  amazing
  •  out of the ordinary
  •  tremendous
  •  illustrious
  •  extraordinary
  •  awe-inspiring
  •  mind-boggling
  •  startling
  •  exciting
  •  momentous
  •  super
  •  bizarre
  •  grand
  •  peculiar
  •  eye-catching
  •  out of this world
  •   eventful
  •  consequential
  •  unconventional
  •  delightful
  •  divine
  •  high-caliber
  •  preeminent
  •  charming
  •  vital
  •  distinctive
  •  material
  •  high-up
  •  beautiful
  •  different
  •  interesting
  •  funny
  •  enchanting
  •  remarkably
  •  famed
  •  unwonted
  •  especial
  •  noble
  •  enjoyable
  •  essential
  •  prime
  •  pronounced
  •  bodacious
  •  admirable
  •  sublime
  •  abnormal
  •  incomparable
  •  outlandish
  •  good
  •  extra ordinary
  •  serious
  •  big
  •  legendary
  •  fascinating
  •  unheard-of
  •  gorgeous
  •  smashing
  •  exotic
  •  imposing
  •  unanticipated
  •  meaningful
  •  cool
  •  magical
  •  appealing
  •  celebrated
  •  peerless
  •  important
  •  first-rate
  •  noteworthy
  •  excellent
  •  incredible
  •  memorable
  •  monumental
  •  signal
  •  superior
  •  eminent
  •  unparalleled
  •  splendid
  •  brilliant
  •  marvelous
  •  fabulous
  •  glorious

There are also a number of words that have the opposite meaning as remarkable. These opposite words are called antonyms, which are another great tool used to expand your vocabulary. This list of antonyms of remarkable is also provided by Power Thesaurus

  •  gaudy
  •  slight
  •  inconsequential
  •  grotesque
  •  dreadful
  •  run-of-the-mill
  •  vile
  •  commonplace
  •  characterless
  •  shabby
  •  foul
  •  inferior
  •  mediocre
  •  insignificant
  •  unattractive
  •  familiar
  •  distasteful
  •  crude
  •  substandard
  •  minor
  •  beastly
  •  drab
  •  mundane
  •  terrible
  •  everyday
  •  inconsiderable
  •  obnoxious
  •  normal
  •  graceless
  •  unpleasant
  •  lousy
  •  depressing
  •  infamous
  •  egregious
  •  repulsive
  •  poor
  •  homely
  •  second-rate
  •  ugly
  •  boring
  •  below par
  •  frivolous
  •  unimpressive
  •  paltry
  •  monstrous
  •  inelegant
  •  ill-favored
  •  repellent
  •  atrocious
  •  trifling
  •  small
  •  horrible
  •  low-grade
  •  barbarous
  •  offensive
  •  frumpish
  •  ill-favoured
  •  disgusting
  •  dull
  •  filthy
  •  unimportant
  •  rotten
  •  mainstream
  •  unremarkable
  •  irrelevant
  •  regular
  •  worthless
  •  flat
  •  abominable
  •  dreary
  •  appalling
  •  dowdy
  •  bad
  •  common
  •  piddling
  •  frumpy
  •  undistinguished
  •  ancillary
  •  disagreeable
  •  predictable
  •  negligible
  •  unsatisfactory
  •  immaterial
  •  little
  •  typical
  •  dismal
  •  bad-looking
  •  customary
  •  trivial
  •  hard on the eyes
  •  awful
  •  revolting
  •  unexceptional
  •  abysmal
  •  ordinary
  •  usual
  •  haggard
  •  hideous
  •  bland
  •  barbaric

What is the origin of the word remarkable?

According to Etymonline, the word remarkable has been used since c17 and comes from the word remark. This is based on the 16c French remarquable and French remarquer. The word remark likely comes from Frankish or another Germanic source such as Old High German marchon.

How can the word remarkable be used in a sentence?

The word remarkable can be used in many different ways in the English language. This is a great way to learn new words. It is difficult to learn new lingo, but you could also try making a quiz or flashcards to test your knowledge of a vast collection of words. Try using this word of the day in a sentence today! Below are several examples of remarkable to get you started!

We have seen many remarkable advancements over the last century from the telegraph, to cancer research, to the robotic tongue and more.

It was remarkable how the candidates were able to walk the political lines with South Korea. Walter Hutchins, Tina Charles, Latoya Sanders, Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Cloud played a large part in the alliance. 

The students at Princeton University put on a remarkable Hindi celebration. They presented all of their knowledge with what they learned about the culture and heritage and the other students were touched by their efforts. 

Overall, the word remarkable means a noteworthy advance or achievement. This word is French in origin. Try using this word of the day in a sentence today to memorize its definition!

Sources:

  1. Remarkable synonyms – 1 735 Words and Phrases for Remarkable | Power Thesaurus 
  2. Remarkable Antonyms | Power Thesaurus 
  3. Remarkable definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary 
  4. Remarkable | Etymonline 
  5. Remarkable | Word Sense