phenomenally
gb/fənˈɑmənəli/ us/fənˈɑmənəli/
B2
English
elképesztően, fenomenálisan, a tapasztalat szintjén
B2
1
elképesztően
B2
Usage pattern:
phenomenally + [adjective/adverb]; [someone/something] does phenomenally (well)
The new product sold phenomenally well in its first month.
Az új termék az első hónapban elképesztően jól fogyott.
She’s phenomenally talented and learns new languages quickly.
Elképesztően tehetséges, és gyorsan tanul új nyelveket.
It’s a beautiful apartment, but it’s phenomenally expensive.
Learner examples
The movie was phenomenally good.
A film elképesztően jó volt.
He did phenomenally well on the test.
Elképesztően jól teljesített a teszten.
Common mistake:
Often used to intensify positive adjectives (phenomenally good/successful), but it can also intensify negatives (phenomenally expensive).
Meaning
to an extremely great degree
Collocations
phenomenally successful
|phenomenally good
|phenomenally well
|phenomenally popular
|phenomenally talented
|phenomenally rich
|phenomenally expensive
|phenomenally fast
|phenomenally hard
|phenomenally bad
Synonyms
exceptionally (More neutral and slightly more formal.)
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extraordinarily (Emphasizes how unusual the degree is.)
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remarkably (Suggests the degree is worth noticing.)
Antonyms
ordinarily (At a normal or usual level, without emphasis.)
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slightly (Only to a small degree.)
Themes
evaluation
|intensifiers
Definition
Very, very much; extremely.
To an exceptionally high degree; extremely, in a way that is very impressive or surprising.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
phenomenally, [clause]; [thing] appears phenomenally + [adjective]
The two conditions are phenomenally similar, even though their causes differ.
A két állapot fenomenálisan hasonló, noha az okaik eltérnek.
Phenomenally, the sound seems to come from the left, although the speaker is behind you.
A tapasztalat szintjén a hang úgy tűnik, mintha balról jönne, bár a hangszóró mögötted van.
The painting changes phenomenally as you move around it.
Learner examples
Phenomenally, the two colors look the same.
A tapasztalat szintjén a két szín ugyanolyannak látszik.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse this technical sense with the common intensifier meaning ('extremely').
Meaning
in terms of experience or appearance
Collocations
phenomenally conscious
|phenomenally identical
|phenomenally distinct
|appear phenomenally
|phenomenally ascribed
Synonyms
experientially (Focuses specifically on subjective experience.)
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observationally (Focuses on what can be observed from the outside.)
Antonyms
theoretically (Based on theory or explanation rather than direct experience.)
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conceptually (Based on concepts or abstract reasoning rather than appearance.)
Themes
philosophy
|psychology
|academia
Definition
Based on what is directly seen or experienced.
In a way that concerns phenomena as they are directly experienced or observed, rather than explained theoretically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
phenomenally
IPA
GB/fənˈɑmənəli/
US/fənˈɑmənəli/
Syllables & stress
phe - nom - en - ally (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nom)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: phenomenally
- Plural: phenomenallies
Word family
Forms
phenomenallies
noun
Core family
phenomenon
noun B2
phenomenal
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
phenomenology
noun C2
phenomenological
adjective
Expressions
phenomenally expensive
1/fənˈɑmənəli ɪkspˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase
extremely expensive
Costing a lot of money (much more than usual).
Examples
- Taxis are phenomenally expensive in that city.
- The repairs were phenomenally expensive for such a small problem.
Learner examples
- This hotel is phenomenally expensive.
phenomenally good
1/fənˈɑmənəli ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
extremely good
Very, very good.
Examples
- The coffee here is phenomenally good.
- She’s phenomenally good at explaining difficult ideas.
Learner examples
- This soup is phenomenally good.
phenomenally popular
1/fənˈɑmənəli pˈɑpjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
extremely popular
Liked by a very large number of people.
Examples
- The series is phenomenally popular with teenagers.
- This style of bread became phenomenally popular during the pandemic.
Learner examples
- That singer is phenomenally popular.
phenomenally successful
1/fənˈɑmənəli səksˈɛsfəl/
fixed phrase
extremely successful
Very, very successful.
Examples
- The app was phenomenally successful after the first update.
- Her first novel became phenomenally successful overseas.
Learner examples
- The company is phenomenally successful.
phenomenally well
1/fənˈɑmənəli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
extremely well
With very great success.
Examples
- The team did phenomenally well under pressure.
- He’s been doing phenomenally well in his new role.
Learner examples
- She did phenomenally well in the interview.