Definitions
- Describing something that is highly unusual or unexpected. - Referring to a situation or event that is exceptional or remarkable. - Talking about something that is beyond what is considered normal or average.
- Describing something that is worthy of attention or notice. - Referring to a situation or event that is notable or significant. - Talking about something that is impressive or surprising.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe something that is impressive or noteworthy.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the degree of an adjective.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Extraordinarily implies a higher degree of exceptionalism than remarkably.
- 2Expectation: Extraordinarily suggests that something is beyond what is considered normal or average, while remarkably suggests that something is notable but not necessarily unexpected.
- 3Usage: Extraordinarily is less commonly used than remarkably in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Extraordinarily can have a more formal connotation than remarkably, which is more casual and conversational.
Remember this!
Extraordinarily and remarkably are synonyms that both describe something that is impressive or noteworthy. However, extraordinarily implies a higher degree of exceptionalism than remarkably, and extraordinarily is less commonly used in everyday language. Remarkably is more casual and conversational, while extraordinarily can have a more formal connotation.
