Phenomenally

Phenomenally

Adverb · /fɪˈnɒmɪnəli/ · in a remarkable or extraordinary way

Definition

To an extraordinary or exceptional degree. Phenomenally means something is so impressive it almost defies belief. She is phenomenally talented means her talent is beyond normal scale. The business grew phenomenally means at a rate that astonishes observers.

Origin

From Greek phainomenon (that which appears), through Latin phaenomenon, to English phenomenon (an extraordinary occurrence). The adverb form phenomenally emerged in the 19th century to intensify adjectives — phenomenally successful, phenomenally fast. It retains the root sense of something so striking it demands attention.