superphysical

American  

[soo-per-fiz-i-kuhl] / ˌsu pərˈfɪz ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. above or beyond what is physical; hyperphysical.

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superphysical British  

/ ˌsuːpəˈfɪzɪkəl /

adjective

1. not explained by the known physical laws and phenomena; supernatural

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Etymology

Origin of superphysical

First recorded in 1595–1605; super- + physical

Example Sentences

I recently had an audition for a historical piece that required superphysical acting.

From New York Times

STEIN: The Rockets, in truth, took some cues from the Cavaliers in assembling a team of like-sized players who could switch everything defensively and make the Warriors uncomfortable by getting superphysical with them.

From New York Times

Ms. Tayeh, who described her variation as “superphysical, like a shot out of a cannon,” was amazed at how they “dove right in, as if they had been doing my movement forever.”

From New York Times

Superphysical, sū-pėr-fiz′i-kal, adj. superorganic, psychical.

From Project Gutenberg

As he toiled on his breast ached under a pain that was superphysical.

From Project Gutenberg