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

He gives the defense a “phenomenal” look while running the scout team.

From Los Angeles Times

He was phenomenal with the Texans, but then it was a struggle with the Cardinals and the Titans.

From BBC

At the time, first lady Michelle Obama praised Jamison as a “an amazing, phenomenal, ‘fly’ woman.”

From Los Angeles Times

I feel like I have to put every tip into one phenomenal recipe.

From Los Angeles Times

Maiava agrees: “It’s been phenomenal for me,” he said Wednesday, “just learning a lot from the game.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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