remarkable
/ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/
remarkable means worthy of remark; notable; interesting. It carries an Arena rating of 1549, earned across 3 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, remarkable ranks #4,980 of 17,127 for Words That Escaped Their Books, #7,017 of 17,126 for Most Elegant Words, #11,832 of 17,104 for Most Storied Words, #15,830 of 17,127 for Most Vivid Words.
remarkable is pronounced /ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/.
Why “remarkable” is a great word
Worthy of being noticed or commented upon, especially due to being unusual or exceptional. From remark (to notice or comment) + -able (capable of, worthy of), modelled on French remarquable (noteworthy), first attested in English c. 1600. Unlike "extraordinary," which emphasizes a degree far beyond the ordinary, or "notable," which implies importance due to merit, "remarkable" carries the connotation of being striking enough to prompt the act of observation itself. It is the flash of a kingfisher on a grey river, the startling precision of a stranger’s kindness, or the sudden, perfect silence that falls in a crowded room. It denotes not grandeur, but the moment a thing steps from the backdrop and asks, quietly, to be seen.
Etymology
From remark + -able, from French remarquable.
adj
- Worthy of remark; notable; interesting.e.g.“Her remarkable skill in mathematics is better than everyone else's in the class.”
- Uncommon; unusual.
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