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

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

From the beginning Marvel was defined by its superhuman characters set against the background of the coming war. —Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026

Beethovenian peace is a nearly superhuman endeavor. —Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

Athletes are not superhuman Despite the perception of superhuman qualities, athletes who experience eating disorders experience all of the same consequences of eating disorders as the general population. —Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 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