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paranormal Synonyms

Another word for paranormal

Choosing another word for paranormal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Designating or relating to purported phenomena, events, or abilities, such as telepathy or clairvoyance, that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

Usage Example

"The television documentary explored reports of supernatural activity inside the historic lighthouse."

Strongest
supernatural
preternatural
Strong
psychic
otherworldly
uncanny
occult
unearthly
Weak
extrasensory

• noun (Context 2)

Paranormal phenomena, events, or subjects considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Her lifelong fascination with the supernatural inspired several best-selling mystery novels."

Strongest
supernatural
Strong
occult

Opposites of paranormal

The opposite of paranormal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

normal
natural
ordinary
mundane
scientific
See all opposites of paranormal

• Nearby Words

paranoiacally
paranoid
paranoidly
paranormal
paranormally
parapet
paraphernalia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paranormal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paranormal
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