Supernatural

Quick meaning: Supernatural is an adjective meaning Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.

Meaning

Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully, if at all.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A supernatural being
2. (uncountable) Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")
3. Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: paranatural

The house is haunted by supernatural forces.

Stephen King's first novel is about a girl named Carrie dealing with supernatural powers.

In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.

Word Forms

• supernaturals

Synonyms for supernatural

Depending on context, synonyms include supranatural, uncanny, metaphysical, phantasmal, marvelous, charming.

Antonyms for supernatural

Common opposites include ordinary, normal, typical, natural.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include otherworldly, preternatural, spiritual, apparitional, miraculous, phantasmal.

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