remarkably — In a way that is worthy of attention or notice; to an unusually great degree; extraordinarily or surprisingly.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is worthy of attention or notice; to an unusually great degree; extraordinarily or surprisingly.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɑrkəbli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is remarkably young-looking for her age - people think she's my sister!
- The weather forecast was remarkably accurate this week.
- He remained remarkably calm when his phone fell into the toilet during his job interview video call.
remarkably
ADVERB[/rɪˈmɑrkəbli/]
In a way that is worthy of attention or notice; to an unusually great degree; extraordinarily or surprisingly.
In a way that is worthy of attention or notice; to an unusually great degree; extraordinarily or surprisingly.
The crystal glows remarkably bright, making everything sparkly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'remarquer' meaning 'to notice again' or 'to observe.' The word evolved to describe something so noteworthy that it demands special attention.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + mark (to notice/observe) + -ably (adverb suffix meaning 'in a way that is')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother is remarkably young-looking for her age - people think she's my sister!”
“The weather forecast was remarkably accurate this week.”
“He remained remarkably calm when his phone fell into the toilet during his job interview video call.”
“The students showed remarkably improved performance after the new teaching method was introduced.”
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