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/fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ · phe·nom·e·nal
adjective
  1. Very remarkable; highly extraordinary; amazing The fireworks display was phenomenal, filling the night sky with vibrant colors and patterns.
  2. Perceptible by the senses through immediate experience The phenomenal beauty of the sunset was evident to all who witnessed it, with its warm hues and gentle breeze.
  3. Of or pertaining to the appearance of the world, as opposed to the ultimate nature of the world as it is in itself The philosopher's lectures often explored the distinction between the phenomenal world and the true reality that lies beyond human perception.
Did you know? The word 'phenomenal' has been used by philosophers, such as Immanuel Kant, to describe the world as it appears to human senses, as opposed to the 'noumenal' world, which is the world as it exists independently of human perception. This distinction has had a significant impact on the development of philosophical thought, particularly in the areas of metaphysics and epistemology.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026