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单词 supernaturals
释义

supernatural

adjective

su·​per·​nat·​u·​ral ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl How to pronounce supernatural (audio)
-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
supernaturally
ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chər-ə-lē How to pronounce supernatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rə-
-ˈna-chər-lē
adverb
supernaturalness noun

Synonyms

  • metaphysical
  • otherworldly
  • paranormal
  • preternatural
  • transcendent
  • transcendental
  • unearthly
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Example Sentences

believes in ghosts, guardian angels, and other supernatural beings he seems to read books with supernatural speed
Recent Examples on the Web This imaginary friend guides him through the tangent universe, encourages him to commit a series of crimes, and ends up triggering a chain of supernatural events. Anatola Araba, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Since the dawn of time, the vast majority of humans have believed in the supernatural, or in things that can’t be fully explained. WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 The show also embraces ambivalence: Some seemingly supernatural events turn out to have rational explanations, while others are left open-ended. John Blake, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022 Dickens’ interest in the supernatural persisted into adulthood. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022 For all of the film's escalating supernatural events, though, what's less clearly drawn, and will likely prove less satisfying to a plot-hungry public, are the whys and hows of its conclusion. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 20 July 2022 In this series, Kesha checks off her creepy bucket list by delving deeper into the unknown with celebrity guests and experts in the supernatural. al, 7 July 2022 Set in the fictional town of Collinsport, Maine, the family experiences supernatural events and are tormented by strange beings, such as ghosts, witches and zombies. New York Times, 5 Mar. 2022 According to Deadline, Close will play a character based on Ammons' mother, who witnessed many of the supernatural events. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- + natura nature

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

supernatural

adjective

su·​per·​nat·​u·​ral ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl How to pronounce supernatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rəl
: of or relating to something beyond or outside of nature or the visible universe

supernaturals

noun

plural of supernatural
as in demons

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • demons
  • spirits
  • demigods
  • angels
  • daemons
  • deities
  • gods
  • divinities
  • devils
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