Synonyms of transcendental

transcendental

adjective

ˌtran(t)-ˌsen-ˈden-tᵊl 

1

as in supernatural

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

the concept of the soul as a transcendental entity that exists entirely apart from the body

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

in his speeches he manifests a transcendental ability to inspire people from all points on the political spectrum

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transcendental

Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026

In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

There are some proactive stress management techniques that the ACC endorses, including transcendental meditation and yoga. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026

Some here are under the thrall of a pastor, who has convinced one particular couple, whose relationship already is fraught, that their 12-year-old son (Archer Geye) is capable of assuming a transcendental identity, so to speak. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026