Supernatural

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌsuː.pərˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Definitions of supernatural

adjective relating to things that cannot be explained by natural laws or phenomena; beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a supernatural movie last night.

A2 The old house was rumored to be haunted by supernatural beings.

B1 Many people believe in supernatural powers and phenomena.

B2 The novel was filled with supernatural elements that kept me on the edge of my seat.

C1 The supernatural events in the story were explained through scientific theories.

C2 The movie's special effects created a truly supernatural atmosphere that captivated the audience.

Examples of supernatural in a Sentence

formal The existence of supernatural beings has been a topic of debate among theologians and philosophers for centuries.

informal I heard a story about a house that is supposedly haunted by supernatural spirits.

slang Dude, that movie was so creepy, it had all kinds of supernatural stuff going on.

figurative Her ability to excel in difficult situations seems almost supernatural to me.

Grammatical Forms of supernatural

past tense

supernaturalized

plural

supernaturals

comparative

more supernatural

superlative

most supernatural

present tense

supernaturalizes

future tense

will supernaturalize

perfect tense

has supernaturalized

continuous tense

is supernaturalizing

singular

supernatural

positive degree

supernatural

infinitive

to supernaturalize

gerund

supernaturalizing

participle

supernaturalized

Origin and Evolution of supernatural

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'supernatural' originated from the Latin word 'supernaturalis', which is a combination of 'super' meaning above or beyond, and 'naturalis' meaning pertaining to nature.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'supernatural' referred to phenomena that were beyond the laws of nature or attributed to divine intervention. Over time, the term has come to encompass a wide range of paranormal or mystical occurrences outside the realm of scientific understanding.