remarked
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.said something as a comment or observation.
v.expressed a thought or opinion as a casual or formal observation; frequently functions as a reporting verb in narrative prose.
Simple“He remarked that the weather was much colder than he had expected.”
In context“The CEO remarked on the company's steady growth during the quarterly meeting, though she avoided specific details regarding the upcoming merger.”
UsageOften followed by 'that' or the preposition 'on'.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
adj.clearly visible or easy to notice.
adj.possessing qualities that attract attention; conspicuous or marked in appearance or character.
Simple“There was a remarked difference in his behavior after he returned from the trip.”
In context“The landscape underwent a remarked transformation as the industrial era brought factories to the once-quiet riverbanks.”
Teacher's tipThis adjectival use is rare in modern speech; 'remarkable' or 'marked' are much more common choices for contemporary learners.
SynonymsAntonymsunnoticeablehidden
“No better way, one scientist remarked sardonically, to treat humans as machines than by starting to treat machines as humans.”