Definitions

preternatural

[pree-ter-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl, pre-] / ˌpri tərˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl, ˌprɛ- /

ADJECTIVE

unusual, abnormal

Synonyms

WEAK

aberrant anomalous atypical deviant deviative extraordinary ghostly inexplicable irregular marvelous miraculous mysterious odd peculiar strange superhuman superior supermundane supernatural unaccountable unearthly unnatural unrepresentative untypical

Antonyms

WEAK

common natural normal regular usual

Example Sentences

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Switchback by Melissa F. Olseon In last year’s Nightshades, Melissa F. Olseon introduced readers to The Bureau of Preternatural Investigations, a federal agency tasked with confronting Shades, a type of vampire.

From The Verge • Oct. 1, 2017

Preternatural varmints from the planet Krypton attempt to bend his will to theirs and end up with splitting headaches.

From Time Magazine Archive

Preternatural we often called it; seemingly in the language of exaggeration: but listen to the cold deposition of witnesses.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Stalwart sentries were found melted into actual delirium of swooning, as the Preternatural swept by this second time.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 04 by Carlyle, Thomas

Preternatural Suspicion once more rules the minds of men.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

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