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metaphysical

[met-uh-fiz-i-kuhl] / ˌmɛt əˈfɪz ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
not physical; without physical presence
Synonyms
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abstract abstruse esoteric mystical philosophical spiritual supernatural theoretical
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bodiless deep difficult discarnate eternal fundamental high-flown ideal immaterial impalpable incorporeal insubstantial intangible intellectual jesuitic nonmaterial nonphysical numinous oversubtle preternatural profound recondite superhuman superior supermundane suprahuman supramundane supranatural transcendental unearthly unfleshly universal unphysical unreal unsubstantial
Antonyms
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concrete factual obvious physical real
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material objective solid substantial

Example Sentences

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Where this story takes place — which metaphysical realm it’s actually set in — is skimmed over entirely.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Once home to the Liberate Emporium, a metaphysical supply store, this building was already a hub of spiritual activity when Wendy L’Belle-Tividad took it over 10 months ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

A metaphysical reality thick with angels and sacraments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Wellness has become the new luxury, but with a metaphysical twist.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

“What is the point of this metaphysical speculation?”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.