English adjective: preternatural | |||
1. | preternatural surpassing the ordinary or normal | ||
Samples | Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel. His uncanny sense of direction. | ||
Synonyms | uncanny | ||
Similar | extraordinary | ||
Antonyms | ordinary | ||
2. | preternatural existing outside of or not in accordance with nature | ||
Samples | Find transcendental motives for sublunary action. | ||
Synonyms | nonnatural, otherworldly, transcendental | ||
Similar | supernatural | ||
Antonyms | natural | ||