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

She added it took "phenomenal courage and resilience to hold an organisation of this magnitude to account and I congratulate the officers involved".

From BBC

"The moves and the money they have spent is phenomenal and they have brought in some brilliant players."

From BBC

But Slot oversaw a phenomenal title triumph, driven on the back of his inheritance from Klopp and his own expertise in driving on the team to greater heights.

From BBC

“The foot traffic is phenomenal. The anchors are strong. They have a really solid food court.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 57-year-old was a serial winner as a player with a phenomenal six premierships, and then as coach won two State of Origin series and led the Brisbane Broncos to an NRL Grand Final.

From BBC

Related Words

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