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单词 superhuman
释义

superhuman

adjective

su·​per·​hu·​man ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: exceeding normal human power, size, or capability : herculean
a superhuman effort
superhuman strength
also : having such power, size, or capability
superhumanity
ˌsü-pər-hyü-ˈma-nə-tē How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
-yü-
noun
superhumanly
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-lē How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
-ˈyü-
adverb
superhumanness
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən-nəs How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • magical
  • miraculous
  • phenomenal
  • preternatural
  • supernatural
  • supernormal
  • transcendent
  • transcendental
  • uncanny
  • unearthly
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Example Sentences

The character in the film acquires superhuman powers. It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.
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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

superhuman

adjective

su·​per·​hu·​man ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən How to pronounce superhuman (audio)
-ˈyü-mən
: going beyond normal human power, size, or ability

superhuman

adjective

as in miraculous
being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature in his dreams the boy can always perform superhuman feats

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • miraculous
  • uncanny
  • magical
  • remarkable
  • supernatural
  • transcendental
  • transcendent
  • supernormal
  • preternatural
  • phenomenal
  • unearthly
  • unique
  • outstanding
  • strange
  • bizarre
  • freakish
  • peculiar
  • grotesque
  • marvelous
  • unusual
  • prodigious
  • rare
  • weird
  • eerie
  • unnatural
  • curious
  • singular
  • outrageous
  • freak
  • outlandish
  • uncommon
  • marvellous
  • baffling
  • confounding
  • kinky
  • wacky
  • idiosyncratic
  • quirky
  • aberrant
  • screwy
  • atypical
  • funny
  • bewildering
  • mystifying
  • outré
  • fantastical
  • perplexing
  • whacky
  • fantastic
  • eery
  • shocking
  • puzzling
  • striking
  • unwonted
  • wild
  • unorthodox
  • unconventional
  • far-out
  • quaint
  • notable
  • flaky
  • queer
  • conspicuous
  • noticeable
  • queerish
  • way-out
  • prominent
  • salient
  • uncustomary
  • out-of-the-way

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ordinary
  • average
  • usual
  • typical
  • everyday
  • prosaic
  • routine
  • unremarkable
  • commonplace
  • unexceptional
  • garden
  • familiar
  • run-of-the-mill
  • predictable
  • workaday
  • regular
  • expected
  • habitual
  • common
  • customary
  • frequent
  • wonted
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