memorable
MEHM-ruh-bl
Memorable (adj) means Worth remembering; striking or notable enough to stick in the mind. Example: “Her kind speech at the wedding made the whole evening memorable.”
adj
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Worth remembering; striking or notable enough to stick in the mind.
"Her kind speech at the wedding made the whole evening memorable."
"It was a truly memorable performance."
"They had a memorable holiday in the mountains."
How to use memorable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasy to remember because it stands out in some way, usually in a good sense.
Common pairings
memorable experience
a memorable line
truly memorable
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Word forms
- Plural
- memorables
- Comparative
- more memorable
- Superlative
- most memorable
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Etymology
From Latin memorābilis, from memorāre ("to bring to mind"), related to memor ("mindful").
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What does “memorable” mean?
The word “memorable” means worth remembering; striking or notable enough to stick in the mind. In plain terms, easy to remember because it stands out in some way, usually in a good sense.
How do you pronounce “memorable”?
“Memorable” is pronounced MEHM-ruh-bl (/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “memorable” in a sentence?
Here is “memorable” used in a sentence: “It was a truly memorable performance.”
What is the opposite of “memorable”?
The opposite of “memorable” — its antonyms — are forgettable, immemorable, obliviable and unmemorable.
What part of speech is “memorable”?
“Memorable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “memorable” come from?
The word “memorable” comes from Latin. From Latin memorābilis, from memorāre ("to bring to mind"), related to memor ("mindful").
Is “memorable” a common word?
“Memorable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between memorable and unforgettable?
Both describe something that stays in the mind, but unforgettable is stronger, suggesting something impossible to forget. Memorable means worth remembering or striking enough to stick in the mind, without implying it can never be forgotten.
What is the difference between memorable and memorial?
Memorable is an adjective meaning worth remembering or notable. Memorial usually refers to something, such as a monument or ceremony, created to honour a person or event, so the words are related in idea but not interchangeable.
What is the difference between memorable and notable?
Notable means worthy of notice or important, focusing on significance. Memorable focuses on being striking enough to be remembered, so an event can be notable in importance yet not especially memorable, or memorable without being historically notable.
What are common collocations with memorable?
Memorable frequently combines with experience, moment, occasion, day, and performance, as in "a memorable experience." It is often intensified as "truly memorable" or "highly memorable."
