Supernatural Being (Noun)
Meaning
An incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The locals believed that a supernatural being inhabited the ancient temple on the hill.
- The ghost story told of a supernatural being that haunted the abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town.
- Many cultures believe in a supernatural being with the power to grant wishes to those who please it.
- The spiritual leader claimed to be in contact with a supernatural being who provided her with guidance and wisdom.
- In some faiths, a supernatural being is believed to intercede on behalf of humans with a higher power.