Supernatural Entities

noun a living being, especially an animal

adjective relating to or characteristic of animals

• The scientist discovered a new species of deep-sea creature during the expedition.
• I saw a strange creature in the woods while hiking with my friends.
• That party was full of weird creatures, man.
• Fear is a powerful creature that can consume your thoughts if you let it.

noun a supernatural being or entity believed to possess malevolent or harmful intentions

• The villagers believed that the illness was caused by an evil spirit.
• People say there's an evil spirit haunting that old house.
• I heard there's a creepy evil spirit hanging around the cemetery.
• The evil spirit of greed seemed to possess him, driving him to make unethical decisions.

noun A mythical being with magical powers, typically depicted as a small, delicate, and enchanting creature

• The fairy in the story granted the protagonist three wishes.
• I believe in fairies, they make everything magical.
• That party was lit, it was like a fairy tale come to life.
• Her kindness and generosity seemed almost fairy-like in nature.

noun a state of unusual or unexplained happiness or excitement

adjective giving an impression of vague unworldliness or strange otherworldliness

• The artist's work had a fey quality to it, with delicate brush strokes and ethereal subject matter.
• She always had a fey look about her, like she belonged in a fairytale.
• That outfit is so fey, I love how whimsical and unique it is!
• His fey demeanor often led people to underestimate his intelligence and cunning.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a ghost, especially in being mysterious, eerie, or unnatural

• The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by ghostly apparitions.
• I swear I saw something ghostly in that abandoned house last night!
• That place gives me the creeps, it's so ghostly.
• Her voice had a ghostly quality to it, as if it was coming from beyond the grave.

adjective having a morbid or unhealthy interest in death or horror

• The ghoulish figure lurked in the shadows, sending chills down everyone's spines.
• That ghoulish movie we watched last night gave me nightmares.
• I can't believe you're wearing that ghoulish costume to the party.
• Her ghoulish obsession with death and decay was unsettling to those around her.

noun a mythical creature or monstrous humanoid, often portrayed as mischievous or malevolent

adjective relating to or characteristic of goblins

• The goblin was a mythical creature often depicted in folklore and fairy tales.
• I heard a rumor that a goblin was spotted in the woods last night.
• That guy at the party was acting like a total goblin.
• His greed and deceitful nature earned him the nickname 'goblin' among his peers.

adjective having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• The malevolent intentions of the dictator were evident in his oppressive policies.
• I don't trust that guy, he gives off a malevolent vibe.
• Watch out for that dude, he's straight up malevolent.
• The storm clouds gathered in a malevolent manner, as if nature itself was angry.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'scary' describes something that causes fear or is frightening.

• The haunted house was filled with scary decorations and eerie sounds.
• I don't want to watch that scary movie, it gives me nightmares.
• That roller coaster was so scary, I thought I was going to lose my lunch!
• The thought of public speaking is a scary prospect for many people.

adjective not having a physical form or body; incorporeal

• The concept of an unembodied mind has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
• I heard a rumor about an unembodied voice haunting the old mansion.
• Some people believe in unembodied spirits wandering the earth.
• Her unembodied thoughts seemed to float aimlessly in her mind.

noun a term used to refer to the witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth

• The Weird Sisters in Shakespeare's Macbeth are often seen as symbols of fate and prophecy.
• Have you heard about the Weird Sisters in Macbeth? They're pretty mysterious characters.
• The Weird Sisters in Macbeth are like the OG witches, stirring up trouble and casting spells.
• Just like the Weird Sisters in Macbeth, some people seem to have a knack for predicting the future.

noun a mythical creature that is a human by day and transforms into a wolf-like creature by night

• The villagers were terrified of the werewolf roaming the forest.
• I heard a rumor that there's a werewolf living in the old abandoned house.
• Dude, that movie about the werewolf was so scary!
• His temper was like a werewolf, unpredictable and dangerous.

noun In Hindu mythology, a type of demon or evil spirit that haunts cremation grounds and feeds on human flesh.

• The pishacha is a malevolent spirit in Hindu mythology.
• I heard a spooky story about a pishacha haunting the old graveyard.
• Don't be scared, it's just a bunch of pishachas messing around.
• The negative thoughts in his mind were like pishachas, feeding on his fears and doubts.

noun a powerful and malevolent supernatural being in Islamic mythology

• According to Arabian folklore, an ifrit is a powerful and malevolent supernatural creature.
• I heard a story about an ifrit that haunted a small village in the desert.
• Some people believe that ifrits are just misunderstood spirits.
• The ifrit of jealousy consumed her heart, causing her to act irrationally.

noun a corpse, especially one that is embalmed and/or preserved

adjective related to or characteristic of a lich (a type of undead creature in fantasy fiction)

• The lich was once a powerful sorcerer who achieved immortality through dark magic.
• I heard there's a lich living in that creepy old mansion on the hill.
• That lich is seriously creepy, man.
• Her cold, emotionless stare made her seem like a lich in human form.