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supernatural

[soo-per-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl] / ˌsu pərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl /
ADJECTIVE
outside the laws of nature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celestial fairy ghostly heavenly metaphysical miraculous mythical psychic superhuman uncanny
STRONG
dark eldritch mystic occult phantom secret superior unknown
WEAK
abnormal concealed fabulous hidden impenetrable invisible legendary mythological numinous obscure paranormal phenomenal preternatural rare spectral supermundane superordinary supranatural transcendental uncomprehensible unearthly unfathomable unintelligible unknowable unnatural unrevealed unusual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
earthly hellish usual
STRONG
known
WEAK
existent genuine natural real true

Example Sentences

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Fans also expressed grief online, remembering Xander as the heart of the group, a character whose vulnerability and humor made him relatable in a world of supernatural extremes.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who was set to lead the show as a supernatural slayer opposite Gellar, lamented the cancellation on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

She has always treated supernatural matters seriously, and they routinely factor into a lot of her theories.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

And besides, she thought as she snuggled into the grass, this place must belong to supernatural beings who wouldn’t allow wicked things to stay.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer