superhuman

adjective

su·​per·​hu·​man ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 

-ˈyü-

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 

-yü-

noun

superhumanly

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-lē 

-ˈyü-

adverb

superhumanness

ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• magical
• miraculous
• phenomenal
• preternatural
• supernatural
• supernormal
• transcendent
• transcendental
• uncanny
• unearthly

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

In the comics, Hawkgirl is a fierce warrior with superhuman strength, an arsenal of medieval weapons and enormous wings. —Robert Ito, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

Ava continues to spiral as Deborah’s superhuman pettiness derails the rest of her workday. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025

This sophisticated technology enables Mech to perform complex tasks with human-like adaptability and superhuman strength. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Usher is most known for serving superhuman speed as A-Train on The Boys. —Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 4 Apr. 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