remarkable
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
very special, unusual, or impressive in a way that makes you notice it.
worthy of being noticed or remarked upon; extraordinary in a manner that distinguishes it from the ordinary.
Simple“The young pianist showed a remarkable talent for music at a very early age.”
In context“The archaeological team made a remarkable discovery when they unearthed a perfectly preserved mosaic beneath the city streets.”
UsageOften used to modify nouns that describe human achievements, natural phenomena, or personal qualities.
Teacher's tipWhile 'unusual' can be negative, 'remarkable' is almost always used as a compliment or to express genuine surprise at something positive.
Antonyms
Usage remarkable challenge
From remark + -able, from French remarquable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.