adj

supernatural

soo-puh-NA-chuh-ruhl

adj

Beyond what can be explained by the laws of nature, often attributed to spirits, gods, or magic.

"The villagers claimed the strange lights were supernatural."

"She has no interest in ghosts or anything supernatural."

noun

Supernatural beings, forces, or events considered together.

"The show explores the supernatural through folklore and legend."

How to Use Supernatural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOutside the ordinary laws of nature — ghosts, magic, and unexplained phenomena.

Common pairings

supernatural powers supernatural forces believe in the supernatural

more supernatural comparative, supernaturals plural, most supernatural superlative

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The villagers claimed the strange lights were _____.

From Middle French supernaturel, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from super- ("above") + natura ("nature").

rural mural plural neural natural cultural epidural subdural guttural unnatural inaugural structural