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mem·o·ra·ble

memorable

 
 
pronunciation:
me m r bl
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: If something is memorable, it will stay in your memory a long time. You will not easily forget it. Special events like a really great birthday party, getting a new pet, or doing something exciting for the first time are things that are often memorable.
Our vacation in the Bahamas was very memorable. It was my first time swimming in the ocean, and I loved it.
synonyms:
impressive
similar words:
distinct, extraordinary, historic, important, significant, singular, striking
definition 2: When something is memorable, it sometimes means that it is good enough or important enough to be remembered. If a movie is not very memorable, then it wasn't a really great movie.
The play we watched wasn't very memorable, but the music was nice to listen to.
synonyms:
remarkable
antonyms:
forgettable
similar words:
extraordinary, important, impressive, outstanding, wonderful
derivation: memorably (adv.)