What is another word for preternaturally?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪtənˈat͡ʃəɹə͡li] (IPA)

Preternaturally is an adverb that denotes something beyond what is considered normal or natural. For this reason, there are several synonyms for the word that can describe the same idea in slightly different ways. One such synonym is supernaturally, which implies something that is of or related to the divine realm. Another synonym is inexplicably, which suggests something that is difficult or impossible to explain by ordinary means. Other possible synonyms include miraculously, exceptionally, and unnaturally, amongst others. All of these words effectively convey the same sense of something that is beyond what one might typically expect or understand in the natural world.

What are the hypernyms for Preternaturally?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Preternaturally

A sound as of music first attracted his attention; and as he looked in at the window he saw the Duchess sitting at the feet of a real gipsy-queen: her head upturned-her whole being expanding-as the gipsy's hands waved over her, and the gipsy's eyes, preternaturally dilated, poured their floods of life into her own.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
preternaturally bright they were, with the breathless look that betrays the ebbing shore of life, yet full of eager desire to remain.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas
But the next moment he turned preternaturally solemn, and whispered: "It wouldn't be fair."
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Preternaturally

  • Men are not really born either hopelessly idle, or preternaturally industrious. They may move in one direction or the other as will or circumstances dictate, but it is open to any man to work.
    Max Aitken
  • The traditional British view is that character is what matters in a general. They like a solid, simple man, with no newfangled nonesense about him. He should be preternaturally silent. If by chance he thinks at all he should not let this leak out, otherwise confidence would be destroyed.
    Winston Churchill

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