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

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.