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

Someone who might have the answers is fan-favorite franchise staple Elise (Lin Shaye), a medium who commutes between both worlds, here via the body of a tattoo artist (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) endowed with paranormal gifts. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Among them is Benjamin Radford, a research fellow and investigator with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a nonprofit organization that evaluates paranormal and fringe-science claims from a scientific viewpoint. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Xiaorou was known on Douyin for her paranormal investigations, visiting ruins and challenging various superstitions. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The Shaman and the Showman also produces ParaConn, a paranormal convention that just did this year’s edition in Ansonia last month. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026