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phenomenally

/fəˈnɑː.mə.nə.li/
phe · nom · e · nal · ly
Adjective:phenomenal
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• adverb

1

To an extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional degree; surpassingly.

Example

"The independent documentary was phenomenally successful at international film festivals."

2

In a manner relating to observable phenomena or sensory experience, as opposed to things-in-themselves (especially in philosophy).

Example

"Kant argued that while we can know the world phenomenally through our senses, the noumenal realm remains beyond direct perception."

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• Rhymes for phenomenally

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pheasant
phenom
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phenomenon
pheromone
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'phenomenal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Phenomenon' comes via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'phainomenon' ('that which appears or is seen'), from the verb 'phainesthai' ('to appear'), ultimately derived from 'phainein' ('to bring to light, show').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phenomenally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phenomenally
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