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Phenomenal

Verb / fʌˈnɑ:mʌnʌl / Another word for phenomenal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very remarkable; extraordinary

Synonyms & similar words

exceptional remarkable extraordinary amazing incredible astonishing stunning marvelous wonderful fantastic outstanding impressive superb awesome brilliant prodigious terrific splendid dazzling breathtaking

Synonyms by register

Formal

extraordinary remarkable exceptional outstanding

Informal

amazing incredible awesome fantastic unbelievable

Literary

wondrous marvelous miraculous

Antonyms

ordinary common usual normal mediocre unremarkable average

Common collocations

  • phenomenal success
  • phenomenal growth
  • phenomenal performance
  • phenomenal achievement
  • phenomenal player
  • phenomenal job
  • phenomenal results

Word family

noun phenomenon
adjective phenomenal
adverb phenomenally

Usage note

Often used to describe something exceptionally good or impressive. While informal usage is common, it can also be used in formal contexts to denote something noteworthy.

Example sentences

  1. The dance performance was phenomenal.
  2. The sunset was phenomenal, with colors of pink and orange.
  3. The athlete's performance was phenomenal, breaking the world record.
  4. The new museum exhibit was phenomenal, with interactive displays.
  5. The cake was phenomenal, with layers of chocolate and raspberry.

Quotes

  • "I'm just trying to be phenomenal." - Kobe Bryant
  • "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer
  • "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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