PARANORMAL Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

paranormal

adjective

ˌper-ə-ˈnȯr-məl

Definition of paranormal

as in supernatural

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity

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Recent Examples of paranormal Xiaorou was known on Douyin for her paranormal investigations, visiting ruins and challenging various superstitions. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 The Shaman and the Showman also produces ParaConn, a paranormal convention that just did this year’s edition in Ansonia last month. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 In addition to serving famous faces like actors John Wayne and Johnny Depp, the hotel is notoriously host to paranormal activity. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface. — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paranormal

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In fact, the team had a full biscuit guide to ensure the lions always looked just right—never supernatural or oversaturated.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
The film blends contemporary Mandopop, ancient mythology, comedy and supernatural adventure.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of supernatural

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Majdi described his son’s birth in near-metaphysical terms, his own grief as shattering.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
That Dante lived during both the 13th and 14th centuries — and that Tosches’ movements as his novel’s protagonist take place at the start of the 21st century — means nothing in Schnabel’s meta-metaphysical realm.

— A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of transcendental

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