superhuman

adjective

su·​per·​hu·​man ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 

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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

superhumanity

ˌsü-pər-hyü-ˈma-nə-tē 

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noun

superhumanly

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-lē 

-ˈyü-

adverb

superhumanness

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• miraculous
• uncanny
• magical
• remarkable
• supernatural

Examples of superhuman in a Sentence

The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.

It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.

Recent Examples on the Web

Moments that remind you that not every hero needs a cape or superhuman strength to uplift the world. —Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025

That creates a gap between what the market thinks AI can do and actual performance, squeezing both businesses and—in the case of translators—workers caught between the promise of superhuman efficiency and the reality of often flawed machine output. —Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025

What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants? —Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Sep. 2025

His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying. —Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for superhuman

• duralumin
• lactalbumin
• ovalbumin
• acumen
• albumen
• albumin
• bitumen
• cerumen
• curcumin
• illumine
• inhuman
• nonhuman

Kids Definition

superhuman

adjective

su·​per·​hu·​man ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 

-ˈyü-

1

: being above the human : divine

superhuman beings

2

: going beyond normal human power, size, or capability

a superhuman effort

superhumanly adverb

superhumanness noun