Synonyms of supernatural

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adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl 

1

as in paranormal

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe

believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paranormal
• transcendental
• metaphysical
• mystical
• otherworldly
• mystic
• celestial
• psychic
• spiritual
• transcendent
• divine
• preternatural
• unearthly
• spiritualistic
• heavenly
• spiritistic
• extrasensory
• numinous
• occult
• unworldly
• supersensory
• supersensible
• ethereal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

2

as in superhuman

being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature

he seems to read books with supernatural speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superhuman
• magical
• miraculous
• uncanny
• remarkable
• transcendental
• supernormal
• transcendent
• preternatural
• unearthly
• phenomenal
• unique
• strange
• bizarre
• outstanding
• eerie
• peculiar
• unusual
• curious
• grotesque
• weird
• unnatural
• marvelous
• kinky
• rare
• quirky
• outrageous
• uncommon
• outlandish
• wacky
• funny
• puzzling
• baffling
• perplexing
• singular
• confounding
• queer
• freakish
• out-of-the-way
• idiosyncratic
• quaint
• outré
• atypical
• aberrant
• prodigious
• shocking
• freak
• unconventional
• screwy
• unwonted
• mystifying
• wild
• fantastic
• far-out
• flaky
• way-out
• striking
• unorthodox
• queerish
• notable
• noticeable
• bewildering
• prominent
• conspicuous
• salient
• uncustomary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• typical
• average
• everyday
• garden
• routine
• prosaic
• commonplace
• familiar
• predictable
• unexceptional
• unremarkable
• run-of-the-mill
• common
• regular
• workaday
• expected
• customary
• frequent
• habitual
• wonted

3

as in divine

of, relating to, or being God

believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divine
• holy
• heavenly
• sacred
• blessed
• godlike
• eternal
• godly
• immortal
• everlasting
• supreme
• omnipotent
• all-powerful
• omniscient
• almighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• human
• natural
• mortal

supernatural

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noun

as in demon

Related Words

• demon
• spirit
• angel
• devil
• demigod
• god
• divinity
• deity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supernatural

Adjective

Elements of supernatural fantasy mingle with the beats of a crime procedural as the sisters become the subjects of an investigation. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

On the film side, he was seen in the 2024 supernatural horror film Imaginary from Blumhouse. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Will a supernatural pancake flipping contest settle her unruly heart? — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Critics questioned the movie’s unusual blend of genres, which moves from romance and comedy to drama and supernatural fantasy. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026