the supernatural

noun

: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.

Examples of the supernatural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Written by Zac Stanford (Sleepwalking), from a story by Schwartzman and Stanford, Portrait explores the terrifying intersection of grief, obsession and the supernatural, as a couple’s dream of a new beginning descends into paranoia and violence. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Communication between the human soul and the supernatural creator has ceased to exist, replaced with the art of the big fear, jealousy and, primarily, self-worship. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

There is a reason this movie is a classic, so often imitated and honored by other directors; Kubrick deftly marries the supernatural with the everyday, just as King does in his novels. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Being scared and the world or the supernatural or paranormal have always been of interest to me. — The Learning Network, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the supernatural

• natural
• preternatural
• unnatural