# remarked

/ɹiˈmɑɹkt/ (US)

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

## Senses

### 1. said or commented

verb · CEFR B2

said something as a comment or observation.

For teachers: 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'.

### 2. conspicuous or noticed

adjective · CEFR C2 · Literary

clearly visible or easy to notice.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- She remarked that the weather was unusually warm for October.
- After reviewing the final draft, the editor remarked on the author's improved use of descriptive language.
- The visiting professor remarked that while the data was technically sound, the underlying methodology lacked the rigor required for a peer-reviewed publication.

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