superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən 
-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
Synonyms
Examples of superhuman in a Sentence
The character in the film acquires superhuman powers.
It will take a superhuman effort for them to win the championship.
Recent Examples on the Web
The promise of superhuman pay helped drive some of Musk’s more erratic behavior, according to J. Bradford DeLong, professor of economic history at the University of California, Berkeley.
—
Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024
The secretive Bene Gesserit, a matriarchal society whose superhuman company includes Paul’s mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) and emperor’s daughter Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh), are still carrying out a horse race between the respective results of their eugenic labors.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 May 2024
Whiteley’s interest in the subject comes from the almost superhuman task of always portraying joy and happiness in front of millions of adoring fans.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024
The superhuman response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is evidence of how strong and resilient Baltimoreans are.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for superhuman 
Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024
The secretive Bene Gesserit, a matriarchal society whose superhuman company includes Paul’s mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) and emperor’s daughter Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh), are still carrying out a horse race between the respective results of their eugenic labors.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 May 2024
Whiteley’s interest in the subject comes from the almost superhuman task of always portraying joy and happiness in front of millions of adoring fans.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024
The superhuman response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is evidence of how strong and resilient Baltimoreans are.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for superhuman
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'superhuman.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near superhuman
Cite this Entry
“Superhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhuman. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
superhuman
adjective
su·per·hu·man
ˌsü-pər-ˈhyü-mən
-ˈyü-
1
: being above the human : divine
superhuman beings
2
: going beyond normal human power, size, or capability
a superhuman effort
superhumanly
adverb
superhumanness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share