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Preternatural

usgb/ˌpretərˈnætʃrəl,ˌpriːtərˈnætʃrəl/Volume
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Magnified AbilitiesPlay
Use 'preternatural' when someone's skill or ability is so impressive it seems beyond human. SlideHe had a preternatural talent for playing the violin.
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Heightened SensesPlay
'Preternatural' can describe an almost superhuman perception, like hearing or intuition. SlideShe possessed a preternatural sense of hearing.
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Emphasize ImpactPlay
Use 'preternatural' to emphasize the extraordinary effect someone or something has. SlideHis preternatural charm had the whole room captivated.