memorable — worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmem.ər.ə.bl/
Example Sentences
- The wedding cake collapsed, but it actually made the day more memorable than any perfect ceremony could have.
- His memorable speech at graduation included three dad jokes and one accidental mic drop.
- The documentary created a memorable portrayal of climate change through personal stories.
memorable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmem.ər.ə.bl/]
worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual
Their first dance under fireworks became a truly memorable night.
MEMOR(memory) + ABLE(capable) — proving the glowing painting was completely ABLE(capable) to stick in his MEMOR(memory) forever, it became a truly memorable masterpiece.
Sitting at the old wooden table, he read an amazing magical fable that created a highly memorable experience for his entire life.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'memorabilis' meaning 'worthy of remembrance,' derived from 'memoria' (memory) and the suffix '-abilis' (capable of, worthy of).
Breakdown
memor- (memory, from Latin memoria) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = memorable (worthy of being remembered)
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📝Examples
“The wedding cake collapsed, but it actually made the day more memorable than any perfect ceremony could have.”
“His memorable speech at graduation included three dad jokes and one accidental mic drop.”
“The documentary created a memorable portrayal of climate change through personal stories.”
“It was a memorable dinner - memorable because we ordered pizza after the fancy restaurant gave us food poisoning.”
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