Synonyms of paranormal

paranormal

adjective

ˌper-ə-ˈnȯr-məl 

as in supernatural

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe

there are rumors that the old deserted mansion is the site of paranormal activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supernatural
• metaphysical
• transcendental
• mystical
• otherworldly
• psychic
• mystic
• transcendent
• celestial
• spiritual
• unearthly
• preternatural
• spiritualistic
• divine
• extrasensory
• spiritistic
• heavenly
• occult
• numinous
• supersensory
• unworldly
• supersensible
• ethereal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paranormal

At the hotel, guests can book an hour-long walking tour to learn about its connection to The Shining, or a ghost tour that highlights reported paranormal sightings of the past. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026

As the cast began using paranormal-investigation tools and learning more about the home’s former owners and their children, Ryan says the atmosphere and his own outlook began to shift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

And the original Control taught gamers about brutalist architecture by taking place entirely within The Oldest House, an impossibly ever-shifting building home to government agents investigating paranormal threats. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Jessica Chastain stars in Other Mommy as a wife and mom trying to protect her daughter from a paranormal entity that looks just like her. — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026