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

ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence. —Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

Lusti, as her superhuman friends call her, has racked up more first descents on mountains of consequence than arguably any other other woman in the last 10 years. —Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025

There’s not really much difference between this world and the real one, other than the girls running derbies on two legs at superhuman speed. —Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

So much went into that Week 2 debacle, from an endless line of injuries to superhuman performances by the home team. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 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