supernatural

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

Recent Examples on the Web Launched in 2016, The OA is a supernatural drama about a missing blind woman who returns to her suburban Michigan family with her vision inexplicably restored. — Fortune, "Meet the Women Leading Netflix Into the Streaming Wars," 23 Sep. 2019 How about a supernatural series topped by Lin-Manuel Miranda or a comedy with Paul Rudd as a man overshadowed by his clone, or the chance to see Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker as a real-life gangster circa 1960? — Lynn Elber, chicagotribune.com, "Fall preview: 19 new TV shows coming from Apple TV Plus, HBO and more," 6 Sep. 2019 How about a supernatural series with Lin-Manuel Miranda or a comedy starring Paul Rudd as a man overshadowed by his clone, or the chance to see Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker as a real-life 1960s gangster? — Washington Post, "Fall brings new shows, services and chance of bigger TV tabs," 5 Sep. 2019 The basics: Longtime creative partners Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg executive-produce an appealingly nutso supernatural series tinged with darkly comic elements. — Mike Scott, NOLA.com, "Who's filming in Louisiana: From Tom Hanks to -- Motley Crue?," 23 Jan. 2018 The convert is taken first by impulse, the inborn instinct toward the supernatural, the soul’s longing for purpose. — John Hirschauer, National Review, "Kanye West’s Reactionary Turn Isn’t Just an Act," 4 Nov. 2019 Rona Leventhal uses her skills as a seasoned storyteller to invite listeners into the realm of the mystical, supernatural, eerie… and downright creepy! — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 28 Oct. 2019 But the horror isn't supernatural, though one character claims to have seen a ghost. — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "Five stars for compelling new indie film ‘Parasite’," 24 Oct. 2019 The House With a Clock in Its Walls A 10-year-old boy (Owen Vaccaro) is sent to live with his eccentric uncle (Jack Black) after his parents are killed in a car accident in director Eli Roth’s kid-friendly 2018 supernatural comedy. — Los Angeles Times, "What’s on TV Friday: ‘The Blacklist,’ ‘SmackDown’ and more," 3 Oct. 2019

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“Supernatural.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supernatural. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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