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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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
• psychical
• 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

Examples of metaphysical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mach, by way of Besso, encouraged Einstein to give up his metaphysical notions of absolute space, time and motion. —Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2024

Medina was a little less technical, explaining his ride more in metaphysical terms. —Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 July 2024

Northern Kentucky Universal Energy Expo Meet mystical readers, healers and vendors, enjoy workshops and door prizes at this metaphysical gathering. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024

Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 26 July 2024