phenomenal — very remarkable; extraordinary; outstanding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very remarkable; extraordinary; outstanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's phenomenal cooking made the whole neighborhood jealous.
- The student showed phenomenal improvement after switching from gaming 12 hours a day to studying.
- The company experienced phenomenal growth this quarter.
phenomenal
ADJECTIVE[/fəˈnɑːmənəl/]
very remarkable; extraordinary; outstanding
The young pianist gave a phenomenal performance that amazed the entire audience.
"Fan? A medal!" the coach laughed as the phenomenal champion proudly lifted the gold medal above the cheering crowd.
The phenomenal performance became unforgettable because everyone thought it was exceptional.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'phenomenalis', derived from Greek 'phainomenon' meaning 'thing appearing' or 'appearance', which comes from 'phainesthai' meaning 'to appear' or 'to show'.
Breakdown
phenom- (Greek 'phainomenon': appearance/thing that appears) + -al (suffix forming adjectives) = phenomenal
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's phenomenal cooking made the whole neighborhood jealous.”
“The student showed phenomenal improvement after switching from gaming 12 hours a day to studying.”
“The company experienced phenomenal growth this quarter.”
“His phenomenal memory allows him to remember every embarrassing moment from middle school.”
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