supernatural

adjective

su·per·nat·u·ral | \ ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl

, -ˈnach-rəl \

Definition of supernatural

1 : of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe especially : of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil

2a : departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature

b : attributed to an invisible agent (such as a ghost or spirit)

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supernatural noun

supernaturally \ ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chər-ə-lē

, -ˈnach-rə- , -ˈna-chər-lē \ adverb

supernaturalness noun

Examples of supernatural in a Sentence

believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings he seems to read books with supernatural speed

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