preternatural

adjective
UK: /ˌpriː.nætʃ.ər.əl/
US: /ˌpriː.neɪ.tʃər.əl/

  1. Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary

    1. Her preternatural beauty captivated everyone in the room.
    2. The detective had a preternatural ability to solve even the most complex cases, baffling his colleagues.

  2. Existing outside of nature; supernatural.

    1. The story involved preternatural beings from another dimension.
    2. Legends speak of preternatural forces influencing human destiny, shaping lives in mysterious ways.

Synonyms

extraordinary paranormal miraculous exceptional supernatural
preternatural adverb

  1. In a way that is beyond what is normal or natural.

    1. She moved with preternatural speed.
    2. The child understood the complex concepts with preternatural ease, surprising her teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preternatural" in English means: Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary, Existing outside of nature; supernatural..

The phonetic transcription of "preternatural" is /ˌpriː.nætʃ.ər.əl/ in British English and /ˌpriː.neɪ.tʃər.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preternatural": extraordinary, paranormal, miraculous, exceptional, supernatural.

Example usage of "preternatural": "Her preternatural beauty captivated everyone in the room.". More examples on the page.