superphenomenal
/suːpəɹˌfəˈnɒmɪnənəl/
superphenomenal means superlatively phenomenal or quite remarkable. It carries an Arena rating of 1289, earned across 3 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, superphenomenal ranks #5,514 of 17,124 for Most Sublime Words, #5,870 of 17,128 for Most Ponderous Words, #6,482 of 17,126 for Most Satisfying to Say, #7,058 of 17,134 for Most Malleable Words.
superphenomenal is pronounced /suːpəɹˌfəˈnɒmɪnənəl/.
Why “superphenomenal” is a great word
Superlatively phenomenal or quite remarkable. A compound of the English prefix super- (meaning 'above, beyond, to a great degree') and the adjective phenomenal (meaning 'extraordinary, remarkable'), thus meaning 'beyond the phenomenal'. Unlike 'extraordinary' (which suggests the uncommon and impressive) or 'remarkable' (which denotes something worthy of notice), 'superphenomenal' implies a superlative degree that vaults over these categories. It is the aurora borealis seen from a transatlantic flight at thirty thousand feet; the symphony that does not stir the soul but seems to rewrite its very rhythm; the act of kindness so pure it momentarily halts the city's clamor—moments so charged with wonder they vibrate just beyond the edge of belief, straining the very limits of language.
Etymology
From super- + phenomenal.
adj
- Superlatively phenomenal or quite remarkable.e.g.“It is evident that both of these theories regard mind as being a distinct entity of a superphenomenal if not supernatural sort.” — 1913, Maurice Parmelee, The Science of Human Behavior, Biological and Psychological Foundations, Issues 1-7, Macmillan, page 322:
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