If you describe a quality that someone has as superhuman, you mean that it seems to be much greater than that of ordinary people.
Officers were terrified of his superhuman strength.
They saw their bills rising steadily, in spite of superhuman efforts to save water.
Synonyms: heroic, phenomenal, prodigious, stupendous More Synonyms of superhuman
More Synonyms of superhuman
superhuman in British English
(ˌsuːpəˈhjuːmən)
adjective
1.
having powers above and beyond those of humankind
2.
exceeding normal human ability or experience
Derived forms
superhumanity (ˌsuperhuˈmanity) or superhumanness (ˌsuperˈhumanness)
noun
superhumanly (ˌsuperˈhumanly)
adverb
superhuman in American English
(ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən, or, often -ˈjuː-)
adjective
1.
above or beyond what is human; having a higher nature or greater powers than humans have
a superhuman being
2.
exceeding ordinary human power, achievement, experience, etc
a superhuman effort
Derived forms
superhumanity (ˌsuːpərhjuːˈmænɪti, or, often -juː-)superhumanness
noun
superhumanly
adverb
Word origin
[1625–35; ‹ NL superhūmānus. See super-, human]
Examples of 'superhuman' in a sentence
superhuman
Where they went wrong was their belief that they were almost superhuman.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It will take an almost superhuman effort to pull that off.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Eight people are beginning to realise that they possess superhuman powers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is a method which has brought them almost superhuman success.
Admiral Sandy Woodward, With Patrick Robinson ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)
It takes a superhuman effort not to text or call.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Both are grounded to an almost superhuman degree.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In stark contrast stand the superhuman efforts of many of our people out here.
The Sun (2010)
You'd have to have superhuman strength to resist it.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Coming up with an answer to that mind-bending question truly needs superhuman mental powers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The idea of possessing superhuman strength is a Hollywood staple.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As he grows older, he realises he has superhuman powers that he can use for good.
The Sun (2009)
During such episodes he gained superhuman strength, enough to hurl himself through high windows.
Aidan Hartley THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War (2003)
It was a superhuman effort.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It takes superhuman strength and I am incredibly strong because of my experiences.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
To know that he made such superhuman efforts and continued to perform to thousands through his illness only confirms his dedication to his European fans.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He said: 'They seem to have superhuman strength.
The Sun (2016)
The brilliant Britons put in superhuman efforts to finish second in the medals, behind only the hosts.
The Sun (2008)
But strap on a pair and you could potentially possess superhuman powers, racing down streets with 9ft strides.
The Sun (2006)
I'm not quite five years old - but possess superhuman powers.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
From somewhere I found superhuman strength and kept digging in, but the ground kept giving way.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He says, "I began the youth ministry with superhuman efforts to entertain the young people.
Christianity Today (2000)
A similar scoreline this year would be enough to take the tie to penalties, but it would take a superhuman effort to repeat that feat.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
1 (adjective)
Definition
beyond normal human ability or experience
Officers were terrified of his superhuman strength.
Synonyms
heroic
phenomenal
a phenomenal performance
prodigious
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
stupendous
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
herculean
Finding a lawyer may seem like a Herculean task.
2 (adjective)
Synonyms
supernatural
evil spirits who looked like humans and possessed supernatural powers
divine
a gift from divine beings
paranormal
preternatural
preternatural powers
Additional synonyms
in the sense of divine
Definition
of God or a god
a gift from divine beings
Synonyms
heavenly,
spiritual,
holy,
immortal,
supernatural,
celestial,
angelic,
superhuman,
godlike,
cherubic,
seraphic,
supernal (literary),
paradisaical
in the sense of herculean
Definition
(of a task) requiring tremendous effort or strength
Finding a lawyer may seem like a Herculean task.
Synonyms
arduous,
hard,
demanding,
difficult,
heavy,
tough,
exhausting,
formidable,
gruelling,
strenuous,
prodigious,
onerous,
laborious,
toilsome (literary)
in the sense of phenomenal
Definition
extraordinary or outstanding
a phenomenal performance
Synonyms
extraordinary,
outstanding,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
unique,
unusual,
marvellous,
exceptional,
notable,
sensational (informal),
uncommon,
singular,
miraculous,
stellar (informal),
prodigious,
unparalleled,
wondrous (archaic, literary)
Nearby words of
superhuman
superficially
superfluity
superfluous
superhuman
superintend
superintendence
superintendent
Synonyms of 'superhuman'
superhuman
Explore 'superhuman' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of preternatural
Definition
beyond what is natural
preternatural powers
Synonyms
supernatural,
odd,
strange,
unusual,
extraordinary,
mysterious,
marvellous,
peculiar,
abnormal,
irregular,
unearthly,
miraculous,
unnatural,
inexplicable,
unaccountable,
anomalous
in the sense of prodigious
Definition
wonderful or amazing
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
Synonyms
wonderful,
striking,
amazing,
unusual,
dramatic,
impressive,
extraordinary,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
fabulous,
staggering,
marvellous,
startling,
exceptional,
abnormal,
phenomenal,
astounding,
miraculous,
stupendous,
flabbergasting (informal)
in the sense of stupendous
Definition
very large or impressive
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.