Supernatural Vocabulary

noun an unusual or unexpected sight

• The townspeople claimed to have seen a mysterious apparition in the old abandoned mansion.
• I swear I saw a weird apparition last night while walking home.
• Dude, did you see that spooky apparition in the graveyard?
• The success of the new technology was like an apparition in the competitive market.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, 'be gone' is a verb phrase indicating a command or request for someone or something to leave or disappear

• I kindly ask for the noise to be gone from the premises.
• I just want all the negativity to be gone, you know?
• I told him to stop bothering me and be gone!
• The memory of that day will never truly be gone from my mind.

noun a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something

verb to utter offensive words in anger or annoyance

• The curse of poverty has plagued this region for generations.
• I swear, it feels like there's a curse on our family sometimes.
• I can't believe I failed that test, what a curse!
• The curse of addiction can be a heavy burden to bear.

noun the absence of light

adjective having little or no light

adverb in a dark manner

• The room was enveloped in darkness as the power outage continued.
• I can't see anything in this dark room, can you turn on the light?
• The party was so lit, it was dark!
• His past is a dark cloud that follows him wherever he goes.

noun a person believed to be possessed by a demon or evil spirit

• The demoniac was believed to be possessed by evil spirits.
• They say that old house is haunted by a demoniac.
• I heard she's dating that demoniac guy from the party.
• His anger was like that of a demoniac, uncontrollable and fierce.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a demon or demons; fiendish

• The demoniacal presence in the old mansion sent shivers down the spines of the investigators.
• That horror movie was full of demoniacal characters, it was so scary!
• The demoniacal vibes at that party were off the charts.
• His demoniacal laughter echoed through the empty halls, haunting everyone who heard it.

noun a mischievous act or trick

• The children were warned against engaging in any devilment during the school trip.
• I can't believe the devilment those kids got up to at the party last night.
• She's always up to some kind of devilment, that one.
• The devilment in his eyes hinted at mischief to come.

noun a substance supposed to emanate from the body of a medium during a spiritualistic trance and form the material for the manifestation of spirits

• Scientists are studying the properties of ectoplasm found in paranormal investigations.
• Have you ever seen ectoplasm during a ghost hunt?
• That ectoplasm looks totally creepy!
• Her anger seemed to manifest as ectoplasm swirling around her.

verb past tense of haunt, meaning to inhabit, visit, or appear to in the form of a ghost or other supernatural being

adjective causing fear, distress, or uneasiness

• The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
• I heard that the abandoned house down the street is haunted.
• That place gives me the creeps, it's totally haunted.
• The memories of that day haunted him for years to come.

noun the act of invoking evil upon someone

• The priest warned against the use of imprecations in his sermon.
• She muttered imprecations under her breath as she struggled to fix the broken vase.
• I can't believe he threw an imprecation at the referee during the game!
• His harsh words felt like a powerful imprecation against her character.

adjective unable to be explained or understood

• The sudden disappearance of the artifact remains inexplicable to experts.
• I can't explain why he did that, it's just inexplicable.
• It's totally wack, the whole situation is inexplicable.
• Her beauty was so mesmerizing, it was inexplicable.

adjective relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld; irritatingly troublesome or annoying

• The infernal noise coming from the construction site is causing a disturbance.
• I can't stand the infernal racket my neighbors make every night.
• That infernal mosquito keeps buzzing around my head!
• The infernal heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to keep walking.

adverb Miraculously is an adverb that describes an action performed in a miraculous or extraordinary manner.

• The patient's condition miraculously improved overnight, much to the surprise of the medical team.
• I miraculously found my lost keys in the last place I looked.
• She miraculously aced the exam without studying at all.
• The small startup company miraculously survived the economic downturn and is now thriving.

adjective Monstrous is an adjective that describes something as being extremely large, ugly, or frightening.

• The scientist was appalled by the monstrous size of the creature he had created in his lab.
• That burger was monstrous! I couldn't finish it all.
• Did you see the monstrous waves at the beach today? They were insane!
• The corruption in the government had grown to monstrous proportions, affecting every aspect of society.

noun the practices and rituals associated with supernatural or mystical powers

• The study of occultism involves exploring hidden knowledge and supernatural phenomena.
• Some people believe in the power of occultism to influence events in their lives.
• I heard she's really into that whole occultism thing, like tarot cards and crystals.
• The darkness of the forest seemed to hold a sense of occultism, as if ancient spirits lingered among the trees.

verb to have as belonging to one; own

adjective controlled or influenced by an evil spirit

• The suspect was found to be possessed by an evil spirit during the exorcism ritual.
• I think my friend is possessed by the need to always be right.
• That new video game has me possessed - I can't stop playing it!
• Her eyes possessed a fierce determination as she approached the finish line.

noun a preternatural being or occurrence

adjective beyond what is normal or natural; supernatural

• The scientist was fascinated by the preternatural abilities of the subject.
• She always had a preternatural sense of when something was about to go wrong.
• That magician has some seriously preternatural skills!
• The athlete's speed on the field was preternatural, almost supernatural.

noun a source of terror or dread

• The specter of economic recession loomed over the country.
• I always feel like there's a specter following me around.
• That old house gives me the creeps, feels like there's a specter there.
• The specter of failure haunted his every move.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'spooky' which means causing fear or unease.

• The old abandoned house had a spooky atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.
• I don't want to walk through that spooky forest at night, it gives me the creeps.
• That haunted house is so spooky, it's like something out of a horror movie.
• The way she disappeared without a trace was spooky, like she was a ghost.

adjective not seen or noticed; invisible

• The detective searched for clues in the unseen corners of the crime scene.
• I found some cool stuff in the unseen part of the attic.
• There's some unseen drama going on between them.
• The unseen forces of nature can be both beautiful and powerful.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'weird' describes something that is strange or unusual

• The results of the experiment were quite weird and unexpected.
• It's kinda weird how she always wears mismatched socks.
• That movie was so weird, I couldn't even follow the plot.
• Her behavior at the party was just plain weird, like she was from another planet.

noun a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

• The legend of the wraith haunting the old castle has been passed down for generations.
• I heard a rumor about a wraith roaming around the abandoned house down the street.
• Dude, I swear I saw a wraith in the cemetery last night, it was so creepy!
• The guilt of his past actions lingered over him like a wraith, haunting his every move.

adjective describing something as being full of or plagued by devils or evil spirits

• The town was known for its devil-ridden reputation, with rumors of dark forces at play.
• I heard that old house down the street is devil-ridden, nobody dares to go near it.
• That party was devil-ridden, everyone was getting into trouble left and right.
• Her mind was devil-ridden with doubt and fear, making it hard for her to move forward.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a vampire

• The novel explored the vampiristic tendencies of the main character.
• She has a vampiristic obsession with staying up all night.
• That guy's style is so vampiristic, always wearing black and staying out late.
• His vampiristic charisma captivated everyone at the party.

verb to bewitch or enchant someone

• The magician ensorcelled the audience with his mesmerizing tricks.
• I was completely ensorcelled by her beauty.
• Dude, that movie totally ensorcelled me. It was so good!
• The idea of traveling to a new country has always ensorcelled me.

noun an extreme fear of shadows

• Sciophobia is a recognized medical condition characterized by an irrational fear of shadows.
• I heard Sarah has sciophobia and always carries a flashlight with her at night.
• My friend is so scared of the dark, he's got a serious case of sciophobia.
• His sciophobia is like a cloud hanging over him, always making him anxious in dimly lit places.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of Halloween

• Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween or the fear of the festival of Samhain.
• I heard Sarah has samhainophobia and prefers to stay home on Halloween.
• Some people think samhainophobia is just a silly fear of costumes and candy.
• His samhainophobia runs deep, causing him to avoid anything related to the holiday.

verb to invoke a curse upon; to damn; to condemn

• The priest warned that those who accursed others would face divine retribution.
• I heard that if you accurse someone, bad luck will follow you.
• Don't accurse me with your bad vibes, man.
• The artist accursed their lack of inspiration as they struggled to complete the painting.

adjective Accursed is an adjective that describes something that is under a curse or condemned to evil or misfortune.

• The villagers believed the old abandoned house was accursed.
• I can't believe we have to work on this accursed project all weekend.
• I swear this accursed weather is ruining my plans.
• The accursed memories haunted her dreams every night.

adjective cursed or damned, often used in a literary or archaic context

• The accursed artifact was said to bring misfortune to anyone who possessed it.
• I can't believe we're stuck with this accursed project for the rest of the week.
• That accursed movie was so bad, I walked out halfway through.
• The accursed memories of that day still haunt me.