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
Recent Examples on the Web
Their goal is to bring about a supernatural evil that would enable the church to maintain an influence on the increasingly secular world of the 1970s.
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Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Insiders say the feature is set in the Jim Crow-era South, and possibly involves both vampires and Southern supernatural traditions.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Many groups formed hierarchical class systems and were ruled by powerful leaders who claimed supernatural powers—not unlike kings who ruled by divine right in Europe.
—Kathleen Duval, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
The corpse of someone who died by violence was thought to bleed in the presence of his or her killer, a kind of supernatural proof of crime.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Shudder offers a wide selection of horror, thriller, and supernatural movies and series, from cult classics to newer projects.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Alive once more, he’s imbued with supernatural powers and can withstand gunshots, shotgun blasts and stabbings.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
The films span multiple subgenres, particularly the slasher and supernatural subgenres.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
The acting is terrific, the visuals still pop 40 years later, but the not-so-secret sauce is really Aykroyd and Ramis' script, one full of memorable lines that finds a brilliant balance between supernatural shenanigans and thoughtful spirituality.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Insiders say the feature is set in the Jim Crow-era South, and possibly involves both vampires and Southern supernatural traditions.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Many groups formed hierarchical class systems and were ruled by powerful leaders who claimed supernatural powers—not unlike kings who ruled by divine right in Europe.
—Kathleen Duval, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
The corpse of someone who died by violence was thought to bleed in the presence of his or her killer, a kind of supernatural proof of crime.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Shudder offers a wide selection of horror, thriller, and supernatural movies and series, from cult classics to newer projects.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Alive once more, he’s imbued with supernatural powers and can withstand gunshots, shotgun blasts and stabbings.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
The films span multiple subgenres, particularly the slasher and supernatural subgenres.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
The acting is terrific, the visuals still pop 40 years later, but the not-so-secret sauce is really Aykroyd and Ramis' script, one full of memorable lines that finds a brilliant balance between supernatural shenanigans and thoughtful spirituality.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
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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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