B2adverb 2K

Remarkably

UK /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbli/"]/ US /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

in a way that is unusual or surprising and causes people to take notice

Listen to definition

In simple words: very surprisingly or in an unusual way

Examples

• The car is in remarkably good condition for its age.
• Remarkably, nobody was killed.
• The two reports are remarkably similar.

Usage notes

Use 'remarkably' to emphasize how surprising or unusual something is. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Sounds like 'remark-a-bly' – imagine someone making a remarkable comment.

Collocations

• remarkably similar
• remarkably skilled
• remarkably easy
• remarkably clear
• remarkably high

Synonyms

• astonishingly

Antonyms

• unremarkably
• ordinarily
• commonly

Common mistakes

• Used too frequently in everyday conversation – better for writing or formal speech.
• Confused with 'remarkable' – remember, 'remarkably' is an adverb.