Phenomenal
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Extraordinary, remarkable.
非凡的，卓越的。
Extraordinario, notable.
驚異的な、注目に値する。
경이적인, 놀라운.
Very strong compliment about exceptional quality.
对卓越品质的非常强烈的赞美。
Cumplido muy fuerte sobre una calidad excepcional.
卓越した品質に対する非常に強い褒め言葉。
뛰어난 품질에 대한 매우 강한 칭찬.
Examples
- Phenomenal performance! 非凡的表现！¡Actuación fenomenal!驚異的なパフォーマンス！경이적인 공연!
- That's phenomenal. 太了不起了。Eso es fenomenal.それは驚異的だ。그거 정말 경이적이다.
Pronunciation
/fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/
Usage Guide
Context: achievement
Tone: impressed
✓ Do Say
- Phenomenal!太了不起了！¡Fenomenal!驚異的！경이로워!
✗ Don't Say
- Strong praise非常强烈的赞美Elogio fuerte非常に強い褒め言葉강한 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Reserved for truly exceptional
Origin & History
From 'phenomenon'—something extraordinary.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
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