supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl 
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (such as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
supernaturalness
noun
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Examples of supernatural in a Sentence
believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings
he seems to read books with supernatural speed
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Ranging from supernatural thrillers to creature-features starring flesh-eating monsters, there's plenty to keep your eyes glued on AMC Networks' horror streaming video service.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
One way in which Saxon subverts common tropes in this genre is by not giving the Ochi supernatural abilities.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Preternaturally calm for any quarterback, Daniels is supernatural in his poise and execution for a rookie.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supernatural. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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supernatural
adjective
su·per·nat·u·ral
ˌsü-pər-ˈnach-(ə-)rəl
1
: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe
especially
: of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil
2
a
: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to go beyond the laws of nature
b
: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit)
supernatural
noun
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