Remarkable

Pronunciation

Origin

French remarquable

Full definition of remarkable

Adjective

1. Worthy of being remarked or noticed; noticeable; conspicuous; hence, uncommon; extraordinary.
• 1969, Monty Python, "" ()Owner: No no he's not dead, he's, he's restin'! Remarkable bird, the Norwegian Blue, idn'it, ay? Beautiful plumage!Praline: The plumage don't enter into it. It's stone dead.
2. He did the crime and will go to jail - the fact that he did not know it was illegal does not enter into it."'Tis remarkable, that they talk most who have the least to say." -Prior.
• 2012, May 9, John Percy, Birmingham City 2 Blackpool 2 (2-3 on agg): match report, With such constant off-field turmoil Hughton’s work has been remarkable and this may have been his last game in charge. West Bromwich Albion, searching for a replacement for Roy Hodgson, are firm admirers.

Synonyms

• eminent
• extraordinary
• notable
• noticeable
• observable
• outstanding
• rare
• strange
• unusual
• wonderful