Remark

/rɪˈmɑrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A spoken or written comment.
Her remark about the weather made everyone laugh.
A statement that expresses an opinion or reaction.
The teacher's remark on his essay was very encouraging.
The act of saying something.
His remark on the situation showed he was paying attention.
verb
To say something as a comment.
He remarked that the meeting was productive.
To comment on something.
She remarked on the beauty of the painting.
To express a thought or opinion.
During the discussion, he remarked his views on climate change.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French 'remarquer' (see re- + mark).

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a remark:
To say something or express an opinion.
remarkable:
Worthy of attention; extraordinary.
in remark:
In the context of making comments or observations.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To throw shade
He was remarking on her outfit, but really he was throwing shade.
To spill tea
When she made that remark, she was spilling some tea about the situation.