supernaturally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəli/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is beyond the natural world or normal limits, often relating to magic or the extraordinary.

Example

The magician performed supernaturally, leaving the audience in awe.

Conversation

Did you hear about that haunted house on Maple Street?

Yeah, I heard it's supernaturally active at night!

I can't believe people actually go there for fun.

I know, right? It sounds both thrilling and a bit terrifying!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unnaturally

mystically

preternaturally

Antonyms

naturally

ordinarily

realistically

Root Explanation

Supernaturally → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "naturalis" (from Latin, meaning natural). The word "supernaturally" refers to events or phenomena that occur beyond the natural world or laws of nature.

Memory Tip

Think of something that exists 'beyond' ('super-') what is 'natural' ('naturalis') — that's why supernaturally refers to things that are beyond the ordinary natural world.

Visually Confused Words

unsupernatural

supranatural