phenomenal

[fi-nom-uh-nl]

adjective

1. highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional.

   phenomenal speed.

   Synonyms: unprecedented, surpassing, outstanding, uncommon

2. of or relating to phenomena.

3. of the nature of a phenomenon; cognizable by the senses.

phenomenal

/ fɪˈnɒmɪnəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a phenomenon

2. extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable

   a phenomenal achievement

3. philosophy known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind

Other Word Forms

• phenomenality noun
• phenomenally adverb
• nonphenomenal adjective
• nonphenomenally adverb
• semiphenomenal adjective
• semiphenomenally adverb
• unphenomenal adjective
• unphenomenally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of phenomenal¹

First recorded in 1815–25; phenomen(on) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Just three days after a "phenomenal" display against Olympiakos in the Champions League, things are not looking so positive once again for Martin Odegaard.

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Kate Cowdroy, who runs Launchpad, says children can make "phenomenal progress" with the right support, even if some have to go on to a specialist setting.

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“Kyren and I are feeding off each other, so it’s been phenomenal.”

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Herbert is off to a phenomenal start and too many weapons for the Giants to keep pace.

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The federal government, however, denies this saying it has held talks with local leaders since 2023, and the dialogue process had yielded "phenomenal results".

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Related Words

• extraordinary 
• fantastic 
• marvelous 
• miraculous 
• outstanding 
• prodigious 
• remarkable 
• sensational 
• substantial 
• unparalleled 
• unusual