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

These lead directly to the creation of Altered Items, which are just objects infused with paranormal powers. — George Yang, Space.com, 22 June 2026

Co-stars include Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 June 2026

Fans may get a pit in their stomach after hearing about Katherine LaNasa's paranormal encounters. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Sennott and Murphy aren’t the only celebrities who have experienced paranormal phenomena in their lives, either. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026