1 re·mark
Pronounced:
/rɪˈmɑɚk/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural re·marksMeaning:
1 [count] : something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or idea : comment ▪ I was offended by his remark. ▪ I've heard many disparaging remarks about him. ▪ an author known for making witty/clever remarks
2 [noncount] formal : the act of noticing or making a comment about something ▪ The incident passed without remark.
3 remarks [plural] : a short speech or a part of a speech ▪ opening/closing remarks
synonyms remark, observation, and comment mean something that is said or written and that gives an opinion. remark often suggests a quick thought or an informal judgment. ▪ He made a casual remark about the food. observation often suggests an opinion expressed after looking closely at and thinking about something. ▪ She published her observations on whales after 10 years of study. comment often suggests a remark that is meant to explain or criticize. ▪ I asked her to give me her comments on the book when she finished it.