superhuman
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su·per·hu·man

adjective \ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən, -ˈyü-\

Definition of SUPERHUMAN

1
: being above the human : divine <superhuman beings>
2
: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean <a superhuman effort> <superhuman strength>; also : having such power, size, or capability
su·per·hu·man·i·ty \-hyü-ˈma-nə-tē, -yü-\ noun
su·per·hu·man·ly \-ˈhyü-mən-lē, -ˈyü-\ adverb
su·per·hu·man·ness \-mən-nəs\ noun

Examples of SUPERHUMAN

  1. The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.
  2. It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.

First Known Use of SUPERHUMAN

1633

Rhymes with SUPERHUMAN

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