Cool MateRemarkable vs You're astounding
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Remarkable
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
You're astounding
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Remarkable
| Remarkable | You're astounding | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //əˈstaʊndɪŋ//🇺🇸 //əˈstaʊndɪŋ// |
| Meaning | Very special or unusual, worth noticing. | You are amazing or surprising. |
| Example | The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. | Your performance tonight was astounding! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, seem, absolutely, just, most, for | astounding talent, astounding achievement, astounding performance |
| Antonyms | ordinary, unremarkable, mundane | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently. | Confused with 'astounding' as a verb., Misusing the phrase in self-praise instead of complimenting others., Incorrectly using in contexts that don't relate to accomplishment. |
| Usage notes | Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice. | Use this phrase to express admiration for someone's talent or achievement. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using overly casual language when speaking to authority figures. |
Frequently asked questions: Remarkable vs You're astounding
What's the difference between Remarkable and You're astounding?
Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing. You're astounding: You are amazing or surprising.
Which is more common: Remarkable and You're astounding?
Remarkable is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. You're astounding: Your performance tonight was astounding!
Can I use Remarkable and You're astounding interchangeably?
Not always. Remarkable and You're astounding are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.