supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl 
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (such as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
supernaturalness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of supernatural in a Sentence
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The show’s supernatural frame involving Chimney Man feels more and more like a cheat.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
But the chance to reverse their bad fortune is tricky—and made even more complicated by their burgeoning supernatural capabilities.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 June 2024
Included are artful, dark journeys into the quest for physical perfection, and even supernatural horror.
—EW.com, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for supernatural
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supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈnach-(ə-)rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to go beyond the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
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