Word
remarkably
Phoneticsre·mark·ably
US/ɹiˈmɑɹkəbɫi/
UK/ɹɪmˈɑːkəbli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01surprisingly or unusually
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that is very surprising or unusual.
adv. to a degree that is worthy of notice or surprisingly high.
“The young girl was remarkably calm during the loud thunderstorm.”
“Despite the severe economic downturn, the small tech firm remained remarkably profitable throughout the fiscal year.”
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02it is surprising that
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. you use this at the start of a sentence to say that the whole fact is surprising.
adv. used as a sentence adverb to indicate the speaker's surprise at the proposition that follows.
“Remarkably, the cat found its way home after being lost for three weeks.”
“Remarkably, the ancient manuscript survived the fire with only minor singeing to the edges of the parchment.”
Usage
Often placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “remarkably” in context.
Adjective
01. remarkably successful
“The new marketing campaign was remarkably successful, doubling our sales in just three months.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“While the time-gating technique produced remarkably clear images, Boyd, Xu and their colleagues found a way to make the system even more useful.” “Yet even with regular flashbacks, A Sense of Occasion feels remarkably natural thanks to Crellin’s light touch, especially in the arch, zippy dialogue.” Etymology
From remarkable + -ly.
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
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