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 of superhuman

• 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

These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development. —J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

Labor advocates, including Senator Bernie Sanders, say that forcing workers to perform at a superhuman pace in the name of boosting productivity increases the risk of injuries. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026

Celebrini, the guy is superhuman. —Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

The character is a mutant with superhuman abilities. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026

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