supernatural

adjective
UK: /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəl/
US: /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

  1. Relating to things that cannot be explained by science or the laws of nature; beyond what is normal or natural.

    1. The movie is about supernatural events. [ ] [ ]
    2. She believes in the supernatural power of certain crystals and their influence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

paranormal preternatural unnatural
supernatural noun

  1. Events or forces that cannot be explained by science because they seem to be caused by gods or spirits.

    1. He studies the supernatural. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many cultures have stories about the supernatural and its impact on everyday life. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "supernatural" is /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəl/ in British English and /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supernatural": paranormal, preternatural, unnatural.

Example usage of "supernatural": "The movie is about supernatural events.". More examples on the page.