Word
remarked
Phoneticsre·marked, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈmɑɹkt/
Definitions
01said or commented
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.
“He remarked that the weather was much colder than he had expected.”
“The CEO remarked on the company's steady growth during the quarterly meeting, though she avoided specific details regarding the upcoming merger.”
Usage
Often followed by 'that' or the preposition 'on'.
02conspicuous or noticed
C2 · Proficiency Literary
adj. clearly visible or easy to notice.
adj. possessing qualities that attract attention; conspicuous or marked in appearance or character.
“There was a remarked difference in his behavior after he returned from the trip.”
“The landscape underwent a remarked transformation as the industrial era brought factories to the once-quiet riverbanks.”
Teaching tip
This adjectival use is rare in modern speech; 'remarkable' or 'marked' are much more common choices for contemporary learners.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Chinese and Catalan cultural traditions differ in form, he remarked, but they share "a common spirit".” “No better way, one scientist remarked sardonically, to treat humans as machines than by starting to treat machines as humans.” “Sir Horace Walpole remarked in 1760 that she and others had been killed by white lead.” “Christopher Columbus and many who followed him remarked on the natural beauty of the islands.” - 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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