Quotable
What it means
Expressed memorably enough to be worth repeating accurately.
Reach for it when praising a line whose wording carries an idea clearly and compactly
Her speech ended with a quotable reminder to stay curious.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when the line stays in the mind
Careful Something memorable may be too long or private to quote.
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warm
Fits when the phrase makes a strong immediate impression
Careful A striking line may shock without being worth endorsing.
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professional
repeatable
Fits when the wording can be reused accurately
Careful Repeatable may describe a process, not a compelling sentence.
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formal
Fits when few words carry substantial meaning
Careful Pithy can sound dry or abrupt rather than moving.
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literary
Fits when a polished compact statement has a witty turn
Careful Epigrammatic is too specialized for ordinary praise.
Opposites 3
- forgettable
- rambling
- unrepeatable
Common phrases 3
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highly quotable
The interview was highly quotable without sacrificing nuance.
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quotable line
One quotable line gave the article a clear ending.
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concise and quotable
Her answer was concise and quotable because every word carried weight.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated