Definitions

remarkable

[ri-mahr-kuh-buhl] / rɪˈmɑr kə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary, unusual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curious exceptional important impressive miraculous momentous notable noteworthy noticeable odd outstanding phenomenal rare significant singular solid strange striking surprising uncommon unique wonderful

WEAK

arresting arrestive conspicuous distinguished famous gilt-edged greatest marked peculiar preeminent primo prominent salient signal smashing splashy super uncustomary unordinary unwonted weighty wicked world-class zero cool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

average bad common commonplace familiar inconsequential inconspicuous inferior insignificant like normal ordinary poor regular similar standard trivial unexceptional unimportant unimpressive unnoticeable unremarkable usual worthless

WEAK

typical

Example Sentences

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Four years ago, England's Bazball style was born in a remarkable run-chase against a New Zealand side including Southee.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

From there, the claims escalated with remarkable speed.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

A remarkable fossil site in northwestern China has yielded hundreds of prehistoric bird remains, including clusters of shattered bones compressed into pellet-like masses resembling those produced by modern owls.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

It is remarkable to think that the original Greenspan Commission was a successful operation featuring 15 distinguished Americans spanning the partisan aisle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“Most remarkable children I ever saw. Which is which?” and Laurie bent like a well-sweep to examine the prodigies.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Vocabulary lists containing remarkable

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