Remark (Noun)
Meaning 1
A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"; "we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She made a remarkable remark about the city's skyline that has stayed with me to this day.
- His thought-provoking remark on social media sparked a heated debate among his followers.
- The CEO made a cryptic remark during the press conference that left many analysts confused.
- The politician's remark about the economy was widely criticized by her opponents as inaccurate.
- Her innocent remark about the food turned out to be a joke that the chef found quite offending.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Ploy
- Jibe
- Gibe
- Passing Comment
- Reflexion
- Dig
- Cliche
- Slam
- Barb
- Stopper
- Shaft
- Crack
- Bromide
- Quip
- Commonplace
- Reflection
- Banality
- Sally
- Reference
Related Words
Meaning 2
Explicit notice; "it passed without remark".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The manager's absence from the meeting went without remark, but everyone knew something was amiss.
- Her unusual outfit drew no remark from her colleagues, who were used to her eclectic style.
- The mistake in the report was so obvious that it was surprising it had passed without remark.
- The comedian's joke about politics was met with a few chuckles, but no one made a remark about its offensiveness.
- The teacher's unusual teaching methods had raised some eyebrows, but no one made a remark about them in the staff meeting.