memorable

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.

“Memorable” is pronounced MEHM-ruh-bl (/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “memorable” used in a sentence: “It was a truly memorable performance.”

The opposite of “memorable” — its antonyms — are forgettable, immemorable, obliviable and unmemorable.

“Memorable” is an adjective.

The word “memorable” comes from Latin. From Latin memorābilis, from memorāre ("to bring to mind"), related to memor ("mindful").

“Memorable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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.

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.

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.

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."