Remarkably

Definition

Remarkably refers to something being done in a way that is notable or deserving of attention due to its outstanding or unusual characteristics.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɑrkəbli/
• Respelling: ri-MARK-uh-blee (with "ri" as in "rid," "MARK" as in "mark," "uh" as a neutral sound, and "blee" as in "glibly")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɑːkəbli/
• Respelling: ri-MARK-uh-blee (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," "MARK" as in "mark," "uh" as a neutral sound, and "blee" as in "glibly")

In both dialects, "remarkably" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "MARK." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, maintaining a clear articulation with the primary emphasis on "MARK."

Etymology

The term "remarkably" is derived from the adjective "remarkable", indicating something worthy of remark or notice. The suffix "-ly" is added to convert the adjective into an adverb, signifying the manner in which an action is performed.

Derivatives

• Remarkable
• Remark
• Remarkableness
• Unremarkably
• Remarkability

Synonyms

• Notably
• Exceptionally
• Significantly

Antonyms

• Unremarkably
• Ordinarily
• Commonly

Usage

"Remarkably" is predominantly used to stress the distinctive or extraordinary nature of how something is done or appears, indicating that it markedly stands out from what is usual or expected.

Related Terms

• Impressively
• Distinctly
• Extraordinarily
• Notably
• Prominently

Detailed Definition

Adverb

• In a way that is worthy of attention or notice due to being unusual or exceptional.
• Example: The artist painted remarkably realistic portraits.

• To a degree or extent that is noteworthy or unusual.
• Example: The weather today is remarkably warmer than yesterday.