Paranormally: meaning, definitions and examples

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paranormally

 

[ ˌpær.əˈnɔːr.mə.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in supernatural or unexplained circumstances

In a way that relates to phenomena that cannot be scientifically explained or understood.

Synonyms

mysteriously, supernaturally, unexplainably.

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Word Description / Examples
paranormally

This word is used when talking about phenomena that are beyond scientific understanding and usually involve psychic abilities or ghostly occurrences.

  • The house was paranormally active, with objects moving on their own.
supernaturally

This is used to describe occurrences or beings that defy the natural laws of the universe, often related to myths, legends, and magical beliefs.

  • The ancient text spoke of supernaturally powerful beings.
unexplainably

This term is used when something cannot be explained by current knowledge or logic, often creating a sense of wonder or confusion.

  • The clock stopped working unexplainably right at midnight.
  • She felt unexplainably happy despite everything going wrong.
mysteriously

This word is often used in everyday conversation and literature to describe something that is difficult to explain or understand, often creating a sense of curiosity or suspense.

  • She mysteriously disappeared without a trace.
  • The keys mysteriously appeared on the kitchen table after being lost for days.

Examples of usage

  • She claimed to have communicated with spirits paranormally.
  • The house was said to be haunted, with strange things happening paranormally.

Translations

Translations of the word "paranormally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paranormalmente

🇮🇳 पैरा-नॉर्मली (paranormally)

🇩🇪 paranormal

🇮🇩 secara paranormal

🇺🇦 паранормально

🇵🇱 paranormalnie

🇯🇵 超常的に (choujouteki ni)

🇫🇷 paranormalement

🇪🇸 paranormalmente

🇹🇷 paranormal olarak

🇰🇷 초자연적으로 (chojayeonjeok-euro)

🇸🇦 بشكل خارق للطبيعة (bishakl khariq lil-tabiea)

🇨🇿 paranormálně

🇸🇰 paranormálne

🇨🇳 超自然地 (chāo zìrán de)

🇸🇮 paranormalno

🇮🇸 yfirnáttúrulega

🇰🇿 паранормальды түрде

🇬🇪 პარანორმალურად (paranormalurad)

🇦🇿 paranormal olaraq

🇲🇽 paranormalmente

Etymology

The word 'paranormally' is derived from the combination of 'para-' meaning beyond or beside, and 'normal' meaning usual or typical. It is often used to describe events or phenomena that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding or explanation, such as ghosts, psychic abilities, or supernatural occurrences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,018, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.