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
No one combined his magnificent power, dazzling speed, supernatural arm, preternatural intuition and flair for melodrama.
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Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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The White Walkers were essentially supernatural zombies made out of ice — who were involved in Emmy Award-winning battle sequences — but the infected in The Last of Us may give them a run for their money.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
His latest film, The Deliverance, is a supernatural thriller with an all-star cast that turns the typical haunting tale on its ear.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 14 June 2024
The original followed siblings engaged in a supernatural cover-up after Bullock accidentally drugs and kills Kidman’s abusive boyfriend (Goran Višnjić).
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 14 June 2024
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Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video
The Last of Us
The White Walkers were essentially supernatural zombies made out of ice — who were involved in Emmy Award-winning battle sequences — but the infected in The Last of Us may give them a run for their money.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
His latest film, The Deliverance, is a supernatural thriller with an all-star cast that turns the typical haunting tale on its ear.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 14 June 2024
The original followed siblings engaged in a supernatural cover-up after Bullock accidentally drugs and kills Kidman’s abusive boyfriend (Goran Višnjić).
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 14 June 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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