1.
remarkable; striking; spectacular
Describes progress, development, or achievement that is impressively rapid or outstanding. Literally suggests something so impressive that it 'wakes the eyes.' Almost always used in a positive sense.
目覚ましい成長を遂げた。
It achieved remarkable growth.
AIの技術は目覚ましい進歩を続けている。
AI technology continues to make remarkable progress.
彼女は入社してからわずか三年で目覚ましい活躍を見せている。
In just three years since joining the company, she has shown spectacular performance.
USAGE:
An い-adjective. Conjugates regularly: 目覚ましくない (negative), 目覚ましかった (past), 目覚ましく (adverbial). Almost exclusively used to describe positive developments, progress, or achievements.
NUANCE:
Implies that the speed or scale of something is eye-opening and impressive. Most naturally modifies words like 発展 (development), 進歩 (progress), 成長 (growth), and 活躍 (active performance).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 目覚ましい発展: remarkable development
- 目覚ましい進歩: striking progress
- 目覚ましい成長: spectacular growth
- 目覚ましい活躍: outstanding performance
- 目覚ましい成果: remarkable results