PRETERNATURALLY

preternaturally, supernaturally

(adverb) in a supernatural manner; “she was preternaturally beautiful”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

preternaturally (comparative more preternaturally, superlative most preternaturally)

In a preternatural manner; beyond what could possibly be natural.

Synonyms

• extraordinarily

• supernaturally

Source: Wiktionary

Pre`ter*nat"u*ral*ly, adv.

Definition: In a preternatural manner or degree. Bacon.

PRETERNATURAL

Pre`ter*nat"u*ral, a. Etym: [Pref. preter + natural.]

Definition: Beyond of different from what is natural, or according to the regular course of things, but not clearly supernatural or miraculous; strange; inexplicable; extraordinary; uncommon; irregular; abnormal; as, a preternatural appearance; a preternatural stillness; a preternatural presentation (in childbirth) or labor. This vile and preternatural temper of mind. South.

Syn.

– See Supernatural.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition