phenomenal

phenomenal (fɪˈnɒmɪn^əl)

—*adj*
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

phe'nomenally

—*adv*

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phenomenal

1825, "of the nature of a phenomenon," from phenomenon. A hybrid coined 1825 by Coleridge (with suffix from L. -alis). Meaning "remarkable, exceptional" is from 1850.

Example sentences

We have a phenomenal academic integrity program, with outstanding support for

professors.

Improving on nature, however, is what the banana has relied on for it

phenomenal success and ubiquity.

On occasion, I make phenomenal pancakes for all three of us.

The sine qua non quality that characterizes the phenomenal world is movement.

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Matching Quote

"Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."

-Maya Angelou