Meaning & use

memorable

adjective·Everyday

Worth remembering or easy to remember because it is striking or unusual.

See it in a sentence

Their wedding day became a truly memorable occasion for the whole family.

The comedian's opening line made for a memorable start to the entire show.

A note on using this word

Memorable can describe good or bad experiences alike, as long as they stand out in memory.

Words with a similar meaning

unforgettablenotable

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

forgettableunremarkable

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