metaphysical

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adjective

meta·phys·i·cal ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-kəl How to pronounce metaphysical (audio)

: of or relating to metaphysics

metaphysical truth

metaphysical speculation

: of or relating to the transcendent (see transcendent sense 1) or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses

fleeing from experience to a metaphysical realm

John Dewey

: supernatural

fate and metaphysical aid doth seem to have thee crown'd

William Shakespeare

: highly abstract or abstruse

also : theoretical

metaphysical reasoning

often capitalized : of or relating to poetry especially of the early 17th century that is highly intellectual and philosophical and marked by unconventional figurative language

metaphysical poets

metaphysically

ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce metaphysical (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective a metaphysical world of spirits a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge

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Adjective

Don’t be afraid to wade into this metaphysical quicksand.

Chris Richards, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 At Grimm, the brushy work of Matthias Weischer complemented the softer painting of Caroline Walker, and the meditative nature of both meshed well with the metaphysical sculpture of Arturo Kameya.

Brian P. Kelly, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 On his first walk with Chrissy through the metaphysical realm, Satan points out a figure by the side of the road.

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 In addition to featuring candles that carry metaphysical properties based on the color and scent, the store offers smooth stones known as tumbles for around $2.50.

John Benson, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2022 McKendry also makes a wise choice to give audiences a slight peek behind the metaphysical curtain to really land the stakes and make this something other than a very long table read (but in a bathroom).

Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 24 July 2022 In her second collection, men seeking women from their pasts trip from one metaphysical plane to another—from dream world to waking life, from the harsh present to the glow of memory.

Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 Sea can be seen as sequel of sorts to 2020's The Glass Hotel, but Emily St. John Mandel's slim metaphysical novel stands on its own, too: a story like a tone poem, uncannily lovely and profound.

Ew Staff, EW.com, 30 June 2022 The song’s lyrics, however, focus more on the physical than the metaphysical, with Kiedis making no effort to mask the track’s true intentions in mind-bending metaphors.

Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	metaphysical
释义	metaphysical 1 of 2 adjective meta·phys·i·cal ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-kəl 1 : of or relating to metaphysics metaphysical truth metaphysical speculation 2 a : of or relating to the transcendent (see transcendent sense 1) or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to the senses fleeing from experience to a metaphysical realm John Dewey b : supernatural fate and metaphysical aid doth seem to have thee crown'd William Shakespeare 3 : highly abstract or abstruse also : theoretical metaphysical reasoning 4 often capitalized : of or relating to poetry especially of the early 17th century that is highly intellectual and philosophical and marked by unconventional figurative language metaphysical poets metaphysically ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē adverb Metaphysical 2 of 2 noun : a metaphysical poet of the 17th century Synonyms Adjective abstract conceptual ideal ideational notional theoretical theoretic See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective a metaphysical world of spirits a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Don’t be afraid to wade into this metaphysical quicksand. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 At Grimm, the brushy work of Matthias Weischer complemented the softer painting of Caroline Walker, and the meditative nature of both meshed well with the metaphysical sculpture of Arturo Kameya. Brian P. Kelly, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 On his first walk with Chrissy through the metaphysical realm, Satan points out a figure by the side of the road. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 In addition to featuring candles that carry metaphysical properties based on the color and scent, the store offers smooth stones known as tumbles for around $2.50. John Benson, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2022 McKendry also makes a wise choice to give audiences a slight peek behind the metaphysical curtain to really land the stakes and make this something other than a very long table read (but in a bathroom). Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 24 July 2022 In her second collection, men seeking women from their pasts trip from one metaphysical plane to another—from dream world to waking life, from the harsh present to the glow of memory. Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 4 July 2022 Sea can be seen as sequel of sorts to 2020's The Glass Hotel, but Emily St. John Mandel's slim metaphysical novel stands on its own, too: a story like a tone poem, uncannily lovely and profound. Ew Staff, EW.com, 30 June 2022 The song’s lyrics, however, focus more on the physical than the metaphysical, with Kiedis making no effort to mask the track’s true intentions in mind-bending metaphors. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1887, in the meaning defined above metaphysical adjective 1 as in theoretical dealing with or expressing a quality or idea a work that deals with such metaphysical questions as the very nature of knowledge Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance theoretical abstract conceptual theoretic spiritual mental intellectual speculative ideational transcendental cosmic ideal notional hypothetical invisible cosmical nonphysical conjectural incorporeal immaterial nonmaterial intangible transcendent ethereal romantic insubstantial utopian unsubstantial imperceptible impalpable unreal visionary impractical insensible Antonyms & Near Antonyms physical concrete tangible substantial material observable perceptible actual visible real discernible definite sensible appreciable distinct detectable noticeable nonabstract factual palpable defined discernable See More 2 as in supernatural of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe belief in a metaphysical world beyond the one in which we live Synonyms & Similar Words supernatural transcendental mystical paranormal spiritual mystic otherworldly psychic transcendent psychical celestial spiritualistic divine spiritistic unearthly preternatural occult numinous extrasensory supersensory supersensible heavenly unworldly ethereal Antonyms & Near Antonyms natural earthly mundane
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