What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
supranormal
Example
The athlete's supranormal strength allowed him to lift twice his body weight. [supranormal: adjective]
Example
The psychic claimed to have supranormal abilities to communicate with the dead. [supranormal: noun]
paranormal
Example
The haunted house was believed to be the site of paranormal activity. [paranormal: adjective]
Example
The group went on a ghost hunt to try and capture evidence of paranormal activity. [paranormal: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Paranormal is more commonly used than supranormal in everyday language, especially in popular culture and media.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between supranormal and paranormal?
Neither supranormal nor paranormal are particularly formal or informal, but supranormal may be more commonly used in academic or technical contexts due to its more neutral connotation.
