"preternaturally" meaning in English

See preternaturally in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more preternaturally [comparative], most preternaturally [superlative]
Etymology: preternatural + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|preternatural|ly}} preternatural + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} preternaturally (comparative more preternaturally, superlative most preternaturally)
  1. In a preternatural manner; beyond what could possibly be natural. Synonyms: extraordinarily, supernaturally
    Sense id: en-preternaturally-en-adv-MPli1JEX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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