Synonyms of metaphysical

metaphysical

adjective

ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-kəl 

1

as in theoretical

dealing with or expressing a quality or idea

a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theoretical
• abstract
• conceptual
• mental
• spiritual
• intellectual
• speculative
• ideal
• hypothetical
• cosmic
• ideational
• transcendental
• invisible
• notional
• conjectural
• immaterial
• intangible
• romantic
• nonphysical
• transcendent
• ethereal
• incorporeal
• utopian
• imperceptible
• nonmaterial
• impractical
• unreal
• insubstantial
• visionary
• unsubstantial
• impalpable
• insensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• physical
• concrete
• substantial
• tangible
• material
• visible
• observable
• perceptible
• discernible
• actual
• real
• appreciable
• definite
• sensible
• detectable
• noticeable
• distinct
• nonabstract
• palpable
• factual
• defined

2

as in supernatural

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe

belief in a metaphysical world beyond the one in which we live

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supernatural
• paranormal
• transcendental
• mystical
• otherworldly
• transcendent
• mystic
• spiritual
• psychic
• celestial
• unearthly
• divine
• preternatural
• spiritualistic
• spiritistic
• extrasensory
• heavenly
• numinous
• supersensory
• supersensible
• unworldly
• occult
• ethereal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of metaphysical

For me, the metaphysical questions always come first, and the story emerges organically from the questions. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

This spiritual, metaphysical, and downright weird show is ostensibly about a nun’s quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, which will result in the deactivation of the powerful, pervasive AI that gives the series its name. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026

In the 18th century Samuel Johnson coined the term metaphysical poets to criticize Donne, John Cleveland, and Abraham Cowley. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026