superphysical

[soo-per-fiz-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. above or beyond what is physical; hyperphysical.

superphysical

/ ˌsuːpəˈfɪzɪkəl /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of superphysical¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; super- + physical

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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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.”

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

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

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