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supernaturally

/ˌsuː.pɚˈnætʃ.ɚ.ə.li/
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Adjective:supernatural
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1

In a manner that transcends the laws of nature or scientific understanding; by means of divine, magical, or paranormal agency.

Example

"According to ancient folklore, the island was supernaturally hidden from passing ships by an eternal mist."


2

To an extraordinary, uncanny, or seemingly impossible degree.

Example

"The night in the desert was supernaturally quiet, with not even the sound of wind rustling through the brush."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'supernatural' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Supernatural' derives from Medieval Latin 'supernaturalis' ('above or beyond nature'), from 'super-' ('above, beyond') and 'natura' ('nature').

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