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 Its decaying corridors and operating rooms have inspired countless urban legends, ghost stories, and paranormal investigations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 Was paranormal activity involved? — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Co-stars include Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 June 2026 Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for paranormal

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An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Paul Dano is set to star opposite Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley in the remake of 1981 supernatural thriller Possession coming together at Paramount, Deadline can confirm.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of supernatural

Adjective

This spiritual, metaphysical, and downright weird show is ostensibly about a nun’s quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, which will result in the deactivation of the powerful, pervasive AI that gives the series its name.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of transcendental

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