Remarkably
What it means
In an unusually impressive or notable way.
Reach for it when making a positive claim that something stands out as unusually good, effective, or surprising
The seedlings grew remarkably well in the recycled containers.
Words to choose between 8
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everyday
surprisingly
Fits when the result overturns expectations
Careful Surprisingly can imply that little was expected.
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warm
Fits when achievement earns admiration
Careful Impressively centers the observer's judgment rather than unusualness.
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warm
Fits when lasting impression matters
Careful Memorably does not mean the result was unusual in quality.
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professional
Fits when performance lies far beyond the ordinary
Careful Exceptionally is a stronger comparative claim and needs evidence.
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professional
Fits when a fact deserves specific attention without amazement
Careful Notably is cooler and less strongly approving.
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formal
extraordinarily
Fits when departure from the ordinary is extreme
Careful Extraordinarily can sound inflated without a clear comparison.
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formal
Fits when superiority within a group is established
Careful Outstandingly is awkward in ordinary speech and requires comparison.
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strikingly
Fits when the difference is immediately noticeable
Careful Strikingly can describe something negative or merely visual.
Opposites 3
- ordinarily
- unremarkably
- predictably
Common phrases 3
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remarkably effective
The inexpensive filter proved remarkably effective during the trial.
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remarkably well
The seedlings recovered remarkably well after the late frost.
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remarkably clear
Her short explanation was remarkably clear.
Word family 1
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