Word for the day preternatural

[Josiah]

pre·ter·nat·u·ral


[pree-ter-nach-er-uh l, -nach-ruh l]

adjective


beyond what is normal or natural.


"autumn had arrived with preternatural speed"


synonyms: extraordinary, exceptional, unusual, uncommon, singular, unprecedented, remarkable, phenomenal, abnormal


I've never had occasion to use preternatural when referring to myself, but I'm not giving up.

 

[Shirley]

Josiah, I think you have a preternatural grasp of the English language.

 

[hollydolly]

I have a preternatural aptitude for being lazy..

 

[Shirley]

 

[drifter]

I appreciate the english language, it allows me to communicate with people's from some of my favorite countries. Yet, some words do not suit me.