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memorable

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UK/ˈmemərəbl/
US/ˈmɛmərəbəl/

Meanings

  1. adjectivecomparable

    Likely to be kept in people's minds because it was special, striking or unusual.

    Grammar: Works before a noun or after be: a memorable trip, the day was memorable.

    Patterns

    • memorable for something
    • a memorable occasion

    Our trip to the mountains was truly memorable.

    The film has a memorable ending that people still discuss.

    It was a memorable evening for everyone at the table.

  2. adjectivecomparable

    Easy to remember, because of a catchy or distinctive quality.

    Grammar: Often describes names, tunes or slogans.

    Patterns

    • easy to remember
    • a memorable name

    The brand chose a short, memorable slogan.

    The tune is so memorable that I hum it all day.

    Pick a memorable password, but not your birthday.

Word forms

comparativemore memorable
superlativemost memorable

Common combinations

memorable experience
Seeing the whales was a memorable experience.
memorable performance
The actor gave a memorable performance.
memorable moment
The goal was the most memorable moment of the match.
memorable for
The restaurant is memorable for its warm service.
truly memorable
Her speech was truly memorable.

Synonyms and how they differ

unforgettable
Unforgettable is stronger, saying you simply cannot forget something, while memorable says it is worth remembering.
notable
Notable stresses importance or being worth noticing, not necessarily staying in the mind.
striking
Striking describes a strong immediate impression, but not always a lasting one.
catchy
Catchy applies to tunes and slogans that are easy to remember, and is more casual.

Opposites

forgettableunmemorable

Word family

memorably adverb
in a way that is easy to remember
memorability noun
the quality of being memorable
memory noun
the ability to remember
memorize verb
to learn by heart

Commonly confused: memorable or memorial?

memorable vs memorial

A memorial is a statue or event that honors someone, while memorable describes something worth remembering.

Practice

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