Definitions
- Describing something that is extraordinary or exceptional. - Referring to a remarkable or impressive event or occurrence. - Talking about a person's abilities or achievements that are outstanding and exceptional.
- Describing something that is excellent or exceptional. - Referring to a person's abilities or achievements that are remarkable and impressive. - Talking about a debt or payment that is still due or unpaid.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is exceptional or remarkable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's abilities or achievements.
- 3Both words have positive connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe events or occurrences.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Phenomenal is less commonly used than outstanding in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Phenomenal implies a higher level of excellence or impressiveness than outstanding.
- 3Scope: Phenomenal can be used to describe a wider range of things than outstanding, including events, experiences, and phenomena.
- 4Connotation: Phenomenal has a more grandiose and awe-inspiring connotation than outstanding, which is more straightforward and practical.
Remember this!
Phenomenal and outstanding are synonyms that both describe something that is exceptional or remarkable. However, phenomenal implies a higher level of excellence or impressiveness and has a more grandiose connotation, while outstanding is more straightforward and practical. Phenomenal can be used to describe a wider range of things than outstanding, but it is less commonly used in everyday language.
