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Preternatural

usgb/ˌpretərˈnætʃrəl,ˌpriːtərˈnætʃrəl/Volume
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Magnified Abilities

Use 'preternatural' when someone's skill or ability is so impressive it seems beyond human.

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He had a preternatural talent for playing the violin.
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Heightened Senses

'Preternatural' can describe an almost superhuman perception, like hearing or intuition.

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She possessed a preternatural sense of hearing.
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Emphasize Impact

Use 'preternatural' to emphasize the extraordinary effect someone or something has.

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His preternatural charm had the whole room captivated.
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