remark

1 of 2

noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk 

1

: the act of remarking : notice

2

: an expression of opinion or judgment

3

: mention of that which deserves attention or notice

remark

2 of 2

verb

remarked; remarking; remarks

transitive verb

1

: to take notice of : observe

2

: to express as an observation or comment : say

intransitive verb

: to notice something and comment thereon

—used with on or upon

Synonyms

Noun

• comment
• note
• reflection

Verb

• allow
• comment
• editorialize
• note
• observe
• opine
• reflect
• weigh in

Examples of remark in a Sentence

Noun

I was offended by his remark.

I've heard many disparaging remarks about him.

an author known for making witty remarks

The incident passed without remark.

Verb

“It's so hot today,” she remarked.

her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Zero campaign spending The success of Georgescu — who has praised Romanian fascist leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin — has triggered nightly protests throughout Romania by those who oppose his past remarks and view him as a threat to democracy. —Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024

Khanna's remarks come at a time when campaign financing is under intense public scrutiny. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024

Verb

As the show came to a close with a standing ovation, John–who wrote the musical’s score–took to the stage to lavish praise on his collaborators, as well as to remark on his ongoing health struggles. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024

Residents have remarked on the forcefulness of the police response, which has been widely condemned internationally. —Lex Harvey, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark — more at marque

First Known Use

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1581, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

remark

1 of 2 noun

re·​mark ri-ˈmärk 

1

: the act of remarking : notice

2

: mention of that which deserves attention or notice

3

: a briefly expressed opinion

remark

2 of 2 verb

1

: to take note of

remarked his strange manner

2

: to express as a comment

"Nice day," she remarked

3

: to make a comment

remarked on how well the team was doing