Synonyms of paranormal

paranormal

adjective

ˌper-ə-ˈnȯr-məl 

as in supernatural

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

there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paranormal

This comes after Radial in March bought the New Dominion catalog, comprising more than 600 hours of content in the true crime, investigation and paranormal genres. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Their paranormal intervention involves Dichen Lachman as Lois Anthony, in a role best described as Chris Hansen for ghosts. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

In other words, if a buyer directly asks, the seller must provide honest information about any deaths, hauntings or paranormal activity on the property. — Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Produced by James Wan and directed by Rob Savage, the campy horror film revolves around a paranormal entity who takes on the appearance of a young girl’s mother and begins haunting their home. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026