Synonyms of supernatural

supernatural 1 of 2

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl 

1

as in paranormal

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

believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

2

as in superhuman

being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature

he seems to read books with supernatural speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superhuman
• magical
• miraculous
• uncanny
• remarkable
• transcendental
• supernormal
• transcendent
• preternatural
• unearthly
• phenomenal
• unique
• strange
• bizarre
• outstanding
• eerie
• peculiar
• unusual
• curious
• grotesque
• weird
• unnatural
• marvelous
• kinky
• rare
• quirky
• outrageous
• uncommon
• outlandish
• wacky
• funny
• puzzling
• baffling
• perplexing
• singular
• confounding
• queer
• freakish
• out-of-the-way
• idiosyncratic
• quaint
• outré
• atypical
• aberrant
• prodigious
• shocking
• freak
• unconventional
• screwy
• unwonted
• mystifying
• wild
• fantastic
• far-out
• flaky
• way-out
• striking
• unorthodox
• queerish
• notable
• noticeable
• bewildering
• prominent
• conspicuous
• salient
• uncustomary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• typical
• average
• everyday
• garden
• routine
• prosaic
• commonplace
• familiar
• predictable
• unexceptional
• unremarkable
• run-of-the-mill
• common
• regular
• workaday
• expected
• customary
• frequent
• habitual
• wonted

3

as in divine

of, relating to, or being God

believed he had a supernatural calling to join the ministry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divine
• holy
• heavenly
• sacred
• blessed
• godlike
• eternal
• godly
• immortal
• everlasting
• supreme
• omnipotent
• all-powerful
• omniscient
• almighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• human
• natural
• mortal

supernatural

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noun

as in demon

Related Words

• demon
• spirit
• angel
• devil
• demigod
• god
• divinity
• deity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supernatural

Adjective

The sugar-laden, supernatural celebration of all things that go bump in the night is finally upon us. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

The story goes that while in Egypt, Crowley was visited by a supernatural being called Aiwass, an emissary of Horus, the ancient Egyptian god of the sky and war. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Consider a ghost tour of Merchant’s House, a residence turned museum where supernatural phenomena have been reported since the death of its last occupant, in 1933. — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Flanagan turned all that into a cult of women with supernatural gifts, led by Adelaide (Kate Siegel), who sense Carrie’s nascent power and track her down. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026