# remarkably

/ɹiˈmɑɹkəbɫi/ (US) · /ɹɪmˈɑːkəbli/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/remarkably
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. surprisingly or unusually

adverb · CEFR B2

in a way that is very surprising or unusual.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. it is surprising that

adverb · CEFR B2

you use this at the start of a sentence to say that the whole fact is surprising.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The young athlete is remarkably fast.
- The old bridge remained remarkably stable even after the heavy storm damaged the surrounding roads.
- Despite the harsh conditions of the high-altitude desert, the local flora has adapted remarkably well, displaying vibrant colors that attract the few remaining pollinators.

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