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

Derived Forms

• pheˈnomenally, adverb

Other Words From

• phe·nome·nali·ty noun
• phe·nome·nal·ly adverb
• nonphe·nome·nal adjective
• nonphe·nome·nal·ly adverb
• semi·phe·nome·nal adjective
• semi·phe·nome·nal·ly adverb
• unphe·nome·nal adjective
• unphe·nome·nal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of phenomenal¹

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

Example Sentences

By granting companies the tools to swiftly, easily and intuitively interact with consumers, this year’s technology leaders not only made life easier for publishers and brands — they helped craft a phenomenal user experience as well.

From Digiday

If not, I think Damian is a phenomenal … knowing his background, having watched him on Homeland, he’s an unbelievable actor, but I love … I’m very intrigued with her as a character.

From Ozy

Apparently, people have figured out that CBD is a phenomenal anxiety suppressant.

From Fortune

They have been phenomenal partners, and I feel honored to be working with them.

From Fortune

The respect we have for each other and the belief we have in this locker room is phenomenal, and I think we have to take that into the next match in order to win.

From FiveThirtyEight

Still, a handful of centuries-old establishments have survived and housed some pretty phenomenal history.

From The Daily Beast

The Biba brand exploded in 1964 with the phenomenal success of a pink and white gingham frock called “the Barbara.”

From The Daily Beast

It is never too late to catch you up on all six seasons of this phenomenal show.

From The Daily Beast

Helen Mirren Trains Like the Air Force: There is no denying that Helen Mirren is in phenomenal shape.

From The Daily Beast

Regardless, she's phenomenal, and it's egregious not to give her the Best Actress trophy, let alone not to even nominate her.

From The Daily Beast

In brief, by the close of the year, the phenomenal conditions growing directly out of the European war had been met and overcome.

From Project Gutenberg

These two phenomenal facts imply some strong antagonism to the priesthood and their system.

From Project Gutenberg

To his other iniquities Black Sheep had now added a phenomenal clumsiness—was as unfit to trust in action as he was in word.

From Project Gutenberg

I have already referred to the phenomenal success of Perez Galdós's Electra within the last few months.

From Project Gutenberg

Their divorces are phenomenal, and they are obtained on the slightest cause.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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