Phenomenal

Pronunciation: /fəˈnɑːmənəl/

Definitions of phenomenal

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

Example Sentences

A1 The cake she baked was phenomenal.

A2 The movie we watched last night was phenomenal.

B1 The team's performance in the match was phenomenal.

B2 The singer's voice was truly phenomenal during the concert.

C1 The scientific breakthrough was described as a phenomenal achievement.

C2 The impact of the new technology on society was nothing short of phenomenal.

Examples of phenomenal in a Sentence

formal The success of the new product launch was nothing short of phenomenal.

informal The concert last night was phenomenal - I had such a great time!

slang That movie was absolutely phenomenal, dude!

figurative Her ability to juggle work and family responsibilities is nothing short of phenomenal.

Grammatical Forms of phenomenal

• past tense: phenomenalized
• plural: phenomenals
• comparative: more phenomenal
• superlative: most phenomenal
• present tense: phenomenals
• future tense: will be phenomenal
• perfect tense: have been phenomenal
• continuous tense: is being phenomenal
• singular: phenomenal
• positive degree: phenomenal
• infinitive: to be phenomenal
• gerund: phenomenaling
• participle: phenomenaled

Origin and Evolution of phenomenal

First Known Use: 1690 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'phenomenal' originated from the Greek word 'phainomenon', which means 'that which appears or is seen'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'phenomenal' was used to describe something that is remarkable or extraordinary. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to mean impressive, outstanding, or exceptional.