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supernatural
[ soo-per-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.
- of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or attributed to God or a deity.
- of a superlative degree; preternatural:
a missile of supernatural speed.
- of, relating to, or attributed to ghosts, goblins, or other unearthly beings; eerie; occult.
noun
- a being, place, object, occurrence, etc., considered as supernatural or of supernatural origin; that which is supernatural, or outside the natural order.
- behavior supposedly caused by the intervention of supernatural beings.
- direct influence or action of a deity on earthly affairs.
- the supernatural,
- supernatural beings, behavior, and occurrences collectively.
- supernatural forces and the supernatural plane of existence:
a deep fear of the supernatural.
supernatural
/ -ˈnætʃərəl; ˌsuːpəˈnætʃrəl /
adjective
- of or relating to things that cannot be explained according to natural laws
- characteristic of or caused by or as if by a god; miraculous
- of, involving, or ascribed to occult beings
- exceeding the ordinary; abnormal
noun
- the supernaturalsupernatural forces, occurrences, and beings collectively or their realm
Derived Forms
- ˌܱˈԲٳܰ, adverb
- ˌܱˈԲٳܰԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- p·Բu·· adverb
- p·Բu··Ա noun
- t·p·Բu· adjective noun
- i·p·Բu· adjective
- semi·p·Բu·· adverb
- semi·p·Բu··Ա noun
- ܲȴ··Բu· adjective
- ܲȴ··Բu··ly adverb
- ܲȴ··Բu··ness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of supernatural1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“Empty Ride,” which debuted at the Old Globe earlier this year, follows a daughter who returns to Japan to drive her father’s taxi cab — and its supernatural passengers.
Described by the Guardian as a "deliciously pulpy supernatural soap opera", the TV version was part of a craze for vampire stories that also included Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight and True Blood.
This so-called rule has little to do with the supernatural but it's a reminder to pay close attention to certain corners of our world.
As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.
But the prospect of “Macbeth,” with its supernatural special effects and frenetic plot never stopping for breath, sets one’s pulse racing.
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