memorable
Americanadjective
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worth remembering; notable.
a memorable speech.
- Synonyms:
- celebrated, impressive, noteworthy
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easily remembered.
adjective
Usage
What does memorable mean? Memorable means easy to remember or worth remembering, especially due to being remarkable in a positive way.Events, experiences, people, and things can be described as memorable. In all of these cases, the term is almost always used positively. The term unforgettable is a close synonym, but is perhaps even stronger.Example: It was one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever experienced—I’ll never forget it.
Other Word Forms
- memorability noun
- memorableness noun
- memorably adverb
- unmemorable adjective
Etymology
Origin of memorable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin memorābilis “worth mentioning,” from memorā(re) “to mention” + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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It was the third consecutive ranked team beaten by the Bruins during a memorable weekend of college baseball.
From Los Angeles Times
After he had whipped Shepherd over the square-leg boundary for six, Samson chipped the West Indies seamer over the head of mid-on to seal a memorable victory and possibly the iconic moment of his career.
From BBC
Handsome and dynamic, an orator with a flair for memorable rhyme, the Rev. Jesse Jackson was the first Black candidate for president to attract a major following.
From Los Angeles Times
Her second record, The Art of Loving, is brimming with memorable songs about the jeopardies and joys of falling in love.
From BBC
Even the bathroom creates a memorable photo moment: The stalls are filled with photos of musicians and an “on air” studio sign lights up when a stall is occupied.
From Los Angeles Times
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