adj · neutral
memorable
/ˈmem(ə)rəbl/MEM·o·ra·ble
worth remembering; likely to be remembered because of being special or unusual
Examples
“The graduation ceremony was a memorable occasion for all of us.”
“She gave a memorable performance that critics praised.”
“It was one of the most memorable trips of my life.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the trip was short, the combination of scenery and company made it an exceptionally memorable experience.”
Collocations
- a memorable experience
- truly memorable
- a memorable performance
Word family
Common mistakes
It was very memorably experience.→It was a very memorable experience.
The event was unforgettable but not memorable.→The event was unforgettable (or memorable).
Say it for a higher band
5good→6unforgettable→7+memorable
Synonyms
unforgettable
Easily confused
unforgettable
“The view from the peak was unforgettable and stayed with me for years.”
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