Meaning & use
supernatural
Relating to forces or events beyond what science or the laws of nature can explain.
See it in a sentence
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by supernatural spirits.
The film blends supernatural elements with a realistic small-town setting.
A note on using this word
Supernatural implies something beyond the natural, observable world, distinguishing it from merely unusual or unexplained natural events.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
naturalearthly
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