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
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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Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Even for those who attribute supernatural powers to tarot, the past is anything but straightforward.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Bishop contends that melanin, which produces skin, hair, and eye pigmentation, has almost supernatural powers enhanced by the sun.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Film can more easily encompass the play’s supernatural realm without losing sight of Macbeth’s psychological journey.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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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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