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Memorable

Verb / ˈmemɜ:ʌbʌl / Another word for memorable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

worth remembering or easily remembered, noteworthy

Synonyms & similar words

unforgettable notable remarkable impressive significant important meaningful distinctive noteworthy outstanding extraordinary exceptional momentous monumental indelible permanent enduring lasting imperishable timeless

Synonyms by register

Formal

noteworthy significant indelible striking

Informal

unforgettable epic awesome cool

Literary

haunting evocative resonant

Antonyms

forgettable unremarkable ordinary common mundane insignificant trivial

Common collocations

  • memorable occasion
  • memorable experience
  • memorable moment
  • memorable meal
  • memorable performance
  • memorable achievement
  • truly memorable
  • highly memorable

Word family

noun memorability
adverb memorably

Usage note

Memorable generally implies something worth remembering due to its positive qualities. While 'unforgettable' is a strong synonym, 'memorable' can also apply to negative experiences that are impactful.

Example sentences

  1. My trip to Disney World was a memorable experience.
  2. The fireworks display was one of the most memorable events of the night.
  3. The teacher gave a memorable lecture on the importance of reading.
  4. The athlete had a memorable performance, breaking a record.
  5. The song was so catchy, it became a memorable hit.

Quotes

  • Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us. - Oscar Wilde
  • The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Memories warm you up from the inside. - Haruki Murakami

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