transcendental

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌtrænsɛnˈdɛntəl/

Definition

Rising above or going beyond the limits of ordinary physical experience or human understanding.

Examples

• Many mystics seek a transcendental state of consciousness through deep meditation.

• The symphony reached a transcendental beauty that left the entire audience in silence.

• He described his near-death experience as a transcendental journey beyond the material world.

Synonyms of transcendental

Words with a similar meaning to transcendental:

• supernatural
• otherworldly
• metaphysical
• ineffable

Antonyms of transcendental

Words with the opposite meaning to transcendental:

• mundane
• empirical

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