supernatural being
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- noun
- /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl ˈbiːɪŋ/
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ser sobrenatural
- Throughout history, myths have featured various supernatural beings that interact with humans in mysterious ways.
- humans and supernatural beings
- supernatural beings: gods
- other supernatural beings
Examples
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In many cultures, people believe that a supernatural being can influence their fate and events in their lives.
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Three domains of supernatural being—gods, ghosts, and ancestors—constitute the Chinese pantheon.
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Closely associated with him and with the act of creation are several supernatural beings.
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Why must we assume that one day for a supreme/supernatural being is the same as one day for us?
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But I haven't seen you successfully present a firm basis for your claims about this supernatural being.
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In it, a warcholak is defined as a supernatural being.
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The Chinese pantheon includes three major types of supernatural beings: gods, ancestors, and ghosts.
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Stories about elves, trolls, and other supernatural beings were told during the long winter evenings.
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Why do so many insist on peopling the universe with gods and goddesses, angels and demons, and other supernatural beings?
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The ancient stories tell of a supernatural being that guided heroes in their quests.
Synonyms
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A ghost or supernatural being that can appear to people
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An invisible presence people believe can affect human life
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An imaginary being like a dragon or unicorn with magical powers
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A made-up creature from old stories or folk tales
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A spirit without a body that appears to people or stays near places
Antonyms
How Supernatural
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'supernatural being' is directly compositional: 'supernatural' (beyond natural laws) modifies 'being' (an individual life form), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a non‑natural/entity with powers. This adjective+noun pattern is transparent and cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
Supernatural being comes from the parts supernatural (meaning 'beyond nature') and being (a living creature), which together create the image of a creature that lives outside the normal world. That's why the phrase means a creature people believe has powers beyond the usual and can influence human events.