preternaturally

[ pree-ter-nach-er-uh-lee, -nach-ruh-lee, pre- ]

adverb

1. in a way or to a degree that is beyond the ordinary course of nature; exceptionally or abnormally:

   Her voice, preternaturally deep, resonated off the walls like a terrible storm.

2. in a supernatural way or to a supernatural degree:

   The demons in this movie are of course preternaturally strong.

Other Words From

• un·pre·ter·nat·u·ral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of preternaturally¹

preternatural ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Marx recently turned 61; Rick is a preternaturally youthful 75.

From Los Angeles Times

The band released its charming, preternaturally accomplished debut, “Growing Up,” on the punk stalwart label Epitaph in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

The sound of young Florida is fully embodied in this raspy voiced, preternaturally chilled Tallahassee newcomer.

From Los Angeles Times

Even my husband, a former high school athlete, was a bit surprised by the amount of attention preternaturally sporty kids now get, from other coaches, parents and recruiters for “elite” youth programs.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a preternaturally entertaining and erudite writer who builds alternate worlds from the minutiae.

From New York Times