Word
remarkable
Phoneticsre·mark·able
US/ɹiˈmɑɹkəbəɫ/
UK/ɹɪmˈɑːkəbəl/
Definition
adj. very special, unusual, or impressive in a way that makes you notice it.
adj. worthy of being noticed or remarked upon; extraordinary in a manner that distinguishes it from the ordinary.
Examples
“The young pianist gave a remarkable performance.”
“The team made a remarkable recovery after losing their best player in the first half of the game.”
“What makes the structure truly remarkable is not its height, but the fact that it was built entirely from recycled materials without compromising its architectural integrity.”
Examples
simple
“The young pianist gave a remarkable performance.”
contextual
“The team made a remarkable recovery after losing their best player in the first half of the game.”
complex
“What makes the structure truly remarkable is not its height, but the fact that it was built entirely from recycled materials without compromising its architectural integrity.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “remarkable” in context.
Adjective
01. remarkable challenge
“Climbing the mountain in such harsh weather conditions was a remarkable challenge for the team.”
adj + noun
Usage
Often used to modify nouns that describe human achievements, natural phenomena, or personal qualities.
Teaching tip
While 'unusual' can be negative, 'remarkable' is almost always used as a compliment or to express genuine surprise at something positive.
Real-World Examples
“One of the most remarkable discoveries of recent years is that while we sleep, the brain cleans itself.” “If AI can learn enough to build a phage, could it help us understand how these remarkable viruses work?” Etymology
From remark + -able, from French remarquable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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