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remarkable
adjective re·mark·able \ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl\
: unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed
Full Definition of REMARKABLE
: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary
— re·mark·able·ness noun
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First Known Use of REMARKABLE
circa 1604
Related to REMARKABLE
- Synonyms
- bizarre, bizarro, cranky, crazy, curious, eccentric, erratic, far-out, funky, funny, kinky, kooky (also kookie), offbeat, off-kilter, off-the-wall, outlandish, out-of-the-way, outré, peculiar, quaint, queer, queerish, quirky, odd, rum [chiefly British], screwy, spaced-out, strange, wacky (also whacky), way-out, weird, weirdo, wild
- Antonyms
- inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
Synonym Discussion of REMARKABLE
noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation <a piano recital with no noticeable errors>. remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment <a film of remarkable intelligence and wit>. prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background <a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town>. outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind <honored for her outstanding contributions to science>. conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind <conspicuous bureaucratic waste>. salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it <the salient points of the speech>. striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision <the region's striking poverty>.
REMARKABLE Defined for Kids
remarkable
adjective re·mark·able \ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl\
Definition of REMARKABLE for Kids
: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being unusual <You've made remarkable progress.>
— re·mark·ably \-blē\ adverb
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