memorable
UK/'memәrәbl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Worth remembering; making a strong impression that is easily recalled
难忘的，值得记住的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmemor (remember) + -able (worthy of / able to be) = worth remembering, or easily remembered. A memorable moment is one your memory naturally holds onto — it doesn't slip away.
Root memor still carries 12 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The trip to Iceland was the most memorable holiday of my life.
- 2.
She gave a memorable performance that the audience never forgot.
- 3.
It was a memorable day for everyone involved.
Easily Confused
memorable vs unforgettable — Both mean 'easy to remember,' but memorable can be positive or just notable (a memorable meal), while unforgettable is stronger and emotional, often about deep impact (an unforgettable experience). Memorable = worth remembering; unforgettable = impossible to forget.