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The exceptional debate: "phenomenal" vs. "extraordinaire"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 14/10/2024, 22:26
English.me team member
Phenomenal and extraordinaire. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "phenomenal" and "extraordinaire" describe something that is outstanding or remarkable.

What is different?

"Phenomenal" is an adjective in English, while "extraordinaire" is borrowed from French and used in English as an adjective to describe something extraordinary, typically following the noun it modifies.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for phenomenal) and extraordinaire

Examples of usage

Phenomenal
  • The athlete gave a phenomenal performance during the competition.
  • Her talent for music is simply phenomenal.
  • The view from the mountaintop was phenomenal, leaving everyone in awe.
Extraordinaire
  • He is known as a chef extraordinaire, creating dishes that are both delicious and innovative.
  • The magician extraordinaire wowed the audience with his mind-blowing tricks.
  • She was a teacher extraordinaire, inspiring her students every day.