Preternatural/ˌpretərˈnætʃrəl,ˌpriːtərˈnætʃrəl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Magnified Abilities Use 'preternatural' when someone's skill or ability is so impressive it seems beyond human. He had a preternatural talent for playing the violin. Pro Tip 2/3Heightened Senses 'Preternatural' can describe an almost superhuman perception, like hearing or intuition. She possessed a preternatural sense of hearing. Pro Tip 3/3Emphasize Impact Use 'preternatural' to emphasize the extraordinary effect someone or something has. His preternatural charm had the whole room captivated.