preternatural

• Descreve algo que está além do normal ou do natural; extraordinário, anormal ou inexplicável pelas leis da natureza.

Describes something that is beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or exceptional.

1. Beyond the ordinaryC2formal

   Surpassing what is normal or usual; extraordinary or exceptional.

   Sobrenatural

   • Her preternatural ability to solve complex problems amazed her colleagues.
   • The athlete displayed a preternatural level of endurance during the marathon.
   • He had a preternatural calmness in the face of danger.

   Sinônimosabnormalanomalousexceptionalextraordinarysupernormalsurpassingtranscendentunnaturalunusual

   Antônimoscommoneverydaynormalordinarytypicalusual

2. Outside of natureC2formal

   Existing outside of or not in accordance with the natural order; supernatural or inexplicable.

   Sobrenatural

   • The old house had a preternatural silence that unsettled visitors.
   • Legends speak of creatures with preternatural powers.
   • There was a preternatural glow in the sky that night.

   Sinônimosinexplicablemysteriousotherworldlysupernaturaltranscendentalunnatural

   Antônimoscommonmundanenaturalnormalordinary