Superhuman
/ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
Definitions
2 meaningsPossessing or exhibiting abilities or qualities beyond those of an ordinary human.
/ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
Exceeding human power, ability, or size.
The firefighters showed superhuman courage in rescuing people from the burning building.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who can do things that seem impossible, like lifting a car or running faster than anyone else. That's superhuman! It's like being extra, super, or ultra good at something.
👶 For kids: Someone or something that is stronger, faster, or better than a normal person.
More Examples
The athlete's recovery from the injury was almost superhuman.
She performed superhuman feats of engineering to complete the project on time.
How It's Used
"The hero possessed superhuman strength and agility."
"She showed superhuman determination to finish the marathon."
"The athlete's performance seemed almost superhuman."
A being, typically fictional, possessing powers and capabilities beyond those of human beings.
/ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
A being with abilities exceeding normal human capabilities.
The novel explored the challenges faced by a society where superhumans were integrated.
💡 Simply: It's someone or something that's not a normal human, like a superhero from a comic book or a movie!
👶 For kids: A person who has super powers or abilities that are better than a regular person.
More Examples
The artist drew inspiration from tales of mythological superhumans.
How It's Used
"The story featured a team of superhumans with diverse powers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
superhuman effort
An immense effort, requiring extraordinary strength or determination.
"It took a superhuman effort for him to finish the project on time."
From Latin *super* ("above, beyond") and *humanus* ("human"), reflecting the concept of exceeding human capabilities. The term gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in science fiction and comic books.
The concept of superhuman abilities has existed in myth and legend for centuries, but the specific term gained wider use with the rise of science fiction and comic books in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of Superman – a being with power beyond any ordinary person.
Word Origin
"Combining "above" or "beyond" with "human" to describe capabilities exceeding human limits."