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superhuman
[ soo-per-hyoo-muhnor, often, -yoo- ]
adjective
- above or beyond what is human; having a higher nature or greater powers than humans have:
a superhuman being.
- exceeding ordinary human power, achievement, experience, etc.:
a superhuman effort.
superhuman
/ ˌːəˈːə /
adjective
- having powers above and beyond those of mankind
- exceeding normal human ability or experience
Derived Forms
- ˌܱˈܳԱ, adverb
- ˌܱˈԾٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·····ٲ [soo-per-hyoo-, man, -i-tee, -yoo-], p·m·Ա noun
- p·m· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of superhuman1
Example Sentences
Yee also hopes documenting his marathon journey on YouTube can demonstrate that elite athletes are not "superhuman", before he stars on the other side of the barriers he used to watch behind.
Wah said that the 11 weeks of being tackled and pushed by the "superhuman" gladiators was like being on "work experience".
“To have the emotional resolve to then go put on that kind of performance, it’s superhuman.”
To have the emotional resolve to then go put on that kind of performance, it’s superhuman.”
In the most extreme examples, Trump’s followers literally see him as some type of superhuman being, a god and/or prophet who can do no wrong.
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