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Unhealthy sense of personal responsibility
In popular psychology, a Superman complex is an unhealthy sense of responsibility, or the belief that everyone else lacks the capacity to successfully
Superman_complex
Belief that one is responsible for assisting others
to appear. Hero syndrome Messiah complex Superman complex White knight White savior complex "What Is a Savior Complex?". Mental Health Center of San Diego
Savior_complex
Belief that one is a messiah or prophet
claimed to be Jesus Martyr complex Mental health of Jesus Messianism Savior complex Superman complex White savior "Messiah Complex Psychology". flowpsychology
Messiah_complex
American animated superhero television series
My Adventures with Superman is an American animated superhero series based on the DC Comics character Superman. The series is developed by Jake Wyatt
My_Adventures_with_Superman
DC Comics superhero adaptations
DC Comics' Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in June 1938, has featured in various films. The character debuted in cinemas in a series
Superman_in_film
DC Extended Universe character
Earth name Clark Joseph Kent, and best known by his superhero persona Superman, is a superhero in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) series of films, based
Superman (DC Extended Universe)
Superman_(DC_Extended_Universe)
2016 superhero film by Zack Snyder
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder and
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman_v_Superman:_Dawn_of_Justice
1983 film by Richard Lester
Superman III is a 1983 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve. It is the third installment in the Superman
Superman_III
Personality trait found in those who took on adult responsibilities early
lacking in vitality. Codependency Parentification Sandor Ferenczi Superman complex Traumatic bonding R. Baron, Psychology (1995) p. 516 N. Barry, Mother's
Atlas_personality
Core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and desires
A complex is a structure in the unconscious that is objectified as an underlying theme—like a power or a status—by grouping clusters of emotions, memories
Complex_(psychology)
2006 superhero film by Bryan Singer
Superman Returns is a 2006 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. The film was directed by Bryan Singer, and written by Michael
Superman_Returns
2003 single by Eminem featuring Dina Rae
"Superman" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album, The Eminem Show (2002), featuring guest vocals from his frequent collaborator
Superman_(Eminem_song)
American business writer
August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018. "Entrepreneurs Have A 'Superman Complex' That Holds Them Back". Business Insider. Archived from the original
Verne_Harnish
2006 superhero film
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (titled onscreen as simply Superman II) is a 2006 re-edited director's cut of the 1980 superhero film Superman II,
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman_II:_The_Richard_Donner_Cut
1994 video game
Return of Superman is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game released by Sunsoft for the Super NES and Genesis. It is based on "The Death of Superman" comic
The Death and Return of Superman
The_Death_and_Return_of_Superman
Limited series
Superman Smashes the Klan is a three-part superhero limited series comic book written by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru and published by DC Comics
Superman_Smashes_the_Klan
American actor (1910–1999)
the DC Comics character Superman in live-action for the 1948 movie serial Superman and its 1950 sequel Atom Man vs. Superman, as well as fellow DC Comics
Kirk_Alyn
Superhero media franchise
released in 2024. Gunn and Safran consider the chapter's first film, Superman (2025), to be the true beginning of the DCU. By late 2012, Warner Bros
DC_Universe_(franchise)
Fictional character
the name Cyborg Superman. Created by writer-artist Dan Jurgens, the character originally appeared primarily as an enemy of Superman, and beginning with
Hank_Henshaw
Location featured in Superman comics
stage in a story ("The Super-Key to Fort Superman", Action Comics #241), it is again an underground complex in a mountainous cliffside. Traditionally
Fortress_of_Solitude
DC Comics fictional supervillain
Comics #23 (April 1940). He has since endured as the archenemy of Superman. While Superman embodies hope and selflessness, Luthor symbolizes unrestrained
Lex_Luthor
Canadian actress (born 1975)
Lorelei Martins on CBS's The Mentalist (2013–15), and Lana Lang on The CW's Superman & Lois (2021–2024). Chriqui was born in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter
Emmanuelle_Chriqui
Comic book superhero
the superhero Superman and Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in Convergence: Superman #2 (July 2015)
Jon_Kent_(DC_Comics)
American actor and activist (1952–2004)
credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987). He won a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award
Christopher_Reeve
American comic
"Superman: Doomed" is a Superman crossover story arc published by DC Comics starting in May 2014. The series is co-written by Greg Pak, Charles Soule
Superman:_Doomed
Comic book series
Superman/Wonder Woman is an American comic book series published by DC Comics. The series was published from October 2013 to May 2016. Written by Charles
Superman/Wonder_Woman
Suicide watch Suicidology Superego Superficial charm Superiority complex Superman complex Superordinate goals Surprise Swept-plane display Sycophancy Syllogism
Index_of_psychology_articles
DC Comics character
called Earth-Prime (representing the real world) in which superhumans like Superman and other comic superheroes only existed as fictional characters. Shortly
Superboy-Prime
Plant gene in Arabidopsis thaliana
Superman is a plant gene in Arabidopsis thaliana, that plays a role in controlling the boundary between stamen and carpel development in a flower. It is
Superman_(gene)
Fictional race native to the planet Krypton
Krypton. The term originated from the stories of DC Comics superhero, Superman. The stories also use "Kryptonian" as an adjective to refer to anything
Kryptonian
a list of episodes of South Korean reality-variety show The Return of Superman, which used to be part of a segment of Happy Sunday. The pilot first aired
List of The Return of Superman episodes
List_of_The_Return_of_Superman_episodes
Comic book series
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen is an American comic book series published by DC Comics from September–October 1954 until March 1974, spanning a total of 163
Superman's_Pal_Jimmy_Olsen
characters such as Superman and Batman, none of those film series were connected. The DCEU debuted in 2013 with Man of Steel, centered on Superman, and has grown
Characters of the DC Extended Universe
Characters_of_the_DC_Extended_Universe
DC Comics superhero
first appeared as a modern variation of Superboy in The Adventures of Superman #500 (June 1993), and was created by writer Karl Kesel and artist Tom Grummett
Conner_Kent
American superhero television series (2001–2011)
writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar/Gough
Smallville
1994 single by Above the Law
"Black Superman" is a song by American hip hop group Above the Law, released on June 28, 1994 as the lead single from their third studio album Uncle Sam's
Black Superman (Above the Law song)
Black_Superman_(Above_the_Law_song)
2026 Marvel Studios television special
Feige Talks Scaling Back, Losing Kang and His Texts to James Gunn After 'Superman'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025
The_Punisher:_One_Last_Kill
DC Comics character
American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of Superman. All versions of the character are powered by kryptonite and are partially
Metallo
Comic book published in 1978
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali is an oversize celebrity comic book published by DC Comics in 1978. The 72-page book features Superman teaming up with the heavyweight
Superman_vs._Muhammad_Ali
American actor (born 1983)
known for playing Pete Ross on the first three seasons (2001-2003) of the Superman television series Smallville, Willie Worsley in the 2006 film Glory Road
Sam_Jones_III
Watchmen character
final vision of Superman to everyone. The heroes believe that Manhattan is trying to destroy Superman and all of them before Superman destroys him. As
Doctor_Manhattan
2013–2023 superhero media franchise
fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story". The film's title was revealed to be Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Initial filming
DC_Extended_Universe
American comic book series
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton is a comic book limited series, published in 2010. It depicts what could have happened if Superman's parents also
Superman: The Last Family of Krypton
Superman:_The_Last_Family_of_Krypton
2023 superhero film by Andy Muschietti
of Superman from Superman and the Mole Men (1951) and Adventures of Superman (1952–1958), Christopher Reeve as Superman from the 1978–1987 Superman films
The_Flash_(film)
into fighting each other. Dark Kahn is ultimately defeated by Raiden and Superman, who manage to overcome his manipulation. Following Dark Kahn's destruction
Characters of the Mortal Kombat series
Characters_of_the_Mortal_Kombat_series
2025 American comic book story
Doom and more in the pages of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, Justice League Unlimited, and the Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2025 Annual. While dealing
We_are_Yesterday
American filmmaker (born 1966)
(2009), as well as the Superman film that started the DC Extended Universe, Man of Steel (2013), and its follow-ups, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Zack_Snyder
2025 Marvel Studios film
night previews, the biggest preview box office of 2025, surpassing that of Superman, which had been released two weeks earlier. It collected $57 million on
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps
American actress (1968–2022)
sitcom Wings and Mayson Drake on Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. She also voiced the character Big Barda on the animated television series
Farrah_Forke
Superman, given the serial nature of comic publishing and the length of the character's existence, has evolved as a character as his adventures have increased
Superman_character_and_cast
Comics character
series published by DC Comics. The original Black Zero solely appears in Superman #205 (1968), in a story entitled "The Man Who Destroyed Krypton" written
Black_Zero
American pornographic actress (born 1974)
American rapper Eminem in the music video for "Superman". Though too racy for Total Request Live, Complex magazine described it as one of Eminem's most
Gina_Lynn
DC Comics character
become far more violent and bloodthirsty than their predecessors, such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. This culminates in the destruction of Kansas
Norman_McCay
Comic book limited series
Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity is a three-issue comic book limited series published by the publishing company DC Comics in 2003. Written and drawn
Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity
Batman/Superman/Wonder_Woman:_Trinity
American actor (born 1969)
Response Unit Tech Ruben Morales and General Sam Lane in My Adventures with Superman. He recently played Mark Nava in William Atticus Parker's 2025 film Atrabilious
Joel_de_la_Fuente
2024 documentary film
Otto Burnham; its title is a reference to Reeve's role as Superman in the 1978–1987 Superman films. Reeve's children Matthew, Alexandra, and Will are featured
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Super/Man:_The_Christopher_Reeve_Story
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
(October 25, 2021). "'Eternals' Director Chloé Zhao Explains How She Got Superman in the MCU". Variety. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
2006 film by David Frankel
summer, scheduling it as a lighter alternative audiences could consider to Superman Returns at the end of June 2006, and began to position it as an event movie
The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)
Bottled city of the fictional planet Krypton in the DC Universe
Krypton in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in Superman titles. Before Krypton exploded, the futuristic city was captured by the
Kandor_(comics)
2025 film by Gareth Edwards
million, a 56.2% decline, finishing in second place behind then-newcomer Superman. Jurassic World Rebirth finished its run as seventh highest-grossing film
Jurassic_World_Rebirth
Congolese musician (born 1962)
album, Mondongo. In August 2008, he published his fifth studio album, Superman. In 2009, William clinched the accolade of Best Soukous Entertainer at
Awilo_Longomba
Crossover comic book storyline
Savage (who, as an immortal, lives to the far flung century) and future Superman nemesis Solaris. Thirty-four other series then being published by DC also
DC_One_Million
Comics character
Most Earth Shattering Comic Events". Complex. Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 369. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0
Solaris_(DC_Comics)
2025 Marvel Studios film
Marco (February 10, 2025). "Marvel's Thunderbolts Reveals First Look at Superman Star's New Character". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on February
Thunderbolts*
American artist, character designer, animator
notably as the head producer behind Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995), Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000), The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999)
Bruce_Timm
American multinational financial services corporation
superhero Superman (voiced by Patrick Warburton), including two 2004 webisodes in a series entitled "The Adventures of Seinfeld & Superman". In late 2004
American_Express
American actor and filmmaker (born 1979)
casting, and interest from Krasinski himself. In June 2022, he voiced Superman in animated film DC League of Super-Pets . In October 2019, Krasinski's
John_Krasinski
DC Comics superhero team
a few highly popular characters who have their own solo books, such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, alongside several lesser-known characters who
Justice_League
English rock band
career-spanning boxset, along with a 2026 UK arena tour. On 8 October 2025 Wake Up Superman, a new song from the boxset was released. Current members Jim Glennie –
James_(band)
Characters from post-apocalyptic drama series
Madame Web, Turtles All the Way Down, and Alien: Romulus and while filming Superman (2025), which she found difficult but worthwhile as a fan of the genres
Characters of The Last of Us (TV series)
Characters_of_The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)
American animated superhero series
2026. Outlaw, Kofi (August 2, 2024). "Batman: Caped Crusader Has a Major Superman Easter Egg". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2025
Batman:_Caped_Crusader
DC Studios animated series
"James Gunn teases Frank Grillo's role across Peacemaker and Superman: 'He is morally a complex human being'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 21
Creature Commandos (TV series)
Creature_Commandos_(TV_series)
The Superman Files. Matthew K. Manning (trans.). p. 74.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) Superman #416 Superman #650 Superman #654 Superman #663
List_of_DC_Universe_locations
DC Comics comic book series
Universe (DCU) media franchise. Angela Spica / Engineer appears in the film Superman (2025), portrayed by María Gabriela de Faría, while the team is expected
The_Authority_(comics)
Fictional artificial general superintelligence
crossover comic, Superman vs. the Terminator: Death to the Future sees Skynet forming a cross-temporal alliance with Superman's foe Cyborg Superman, dispatching
Skynet_(Terminator)
American superhero media franchise
following its legal victory over Joe Shuster's estate for the rights to Superman, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that it planned to move ahead with its
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Interpretations of the DC character
him. His quest for Chill briefly led to Bruce getting into conflict with Superman. However, the two soon joined forces. When they found Chill, Bruce came
Alternative versions of Batman
Alternative_versions_of_Batman
American actor (born 1958)
considered for and lost out to Dean Cain as Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and was one of the possible contenders for
Kevin_Sorbo
DC Extended Universe character
the same name. The character was portrayed by Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad (both 2016), Justice League (2017) and
Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)
Bruce_Wayne_(DC_Extended_Universe)
Comics character
Marvel was once the most popular superhero of the 1940s, outselling even Superman. Captain Marvel was also the first comic book superhero to be adapted to
Shazam_(DC_Comics)
Season of television series
Award at the NHMC Impact Awards Gala for her roles in The Last of Us and Superman (2025), and Mazino received an honorable mention for Outstanding Supporting
The_Last_of_Us_season_2
This is a list of fictional hackers in comics, films, video games, and other media. Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s portrayed hackers as technology
List_of_fictional_hackers
the Death and Return of Superman". IGN. Retrieved 2025-06-21. "This Drunken Reenactment of "The Death and Return of Superman" is Crazed, Hilarious". Kotaku
List_of_YouTube_videos
2013 video game
is set in a parallel universe within the DC Comics' Multiverse, where Superman has become a tyrant and established a new world order after the Joker tricked
Injustice:_Gods_Among_Us
Upcoming Marvel Studios film
Feige Talks Scaling Back, Losing Kang and His Texts to James Gunn After 'Superman'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025
Avengers:_Doomsday
undertaking the prosecution of such crime Robles, Raissa (October 23, 2024). "'Superman' Duterte could still face ICC trial due to little-known Philippine law:
International Criminal Court investigation in the Philippines
International_Criminal_Court_investigation_in_the_Philippines
DC Comics character
The Fall of Sinestro (Lobo Vol. 3 #12-13 Plus Sinestro #16-23) Superman Vs. Lobo (Superman vs Lobo #1-3) Crush & Lobo (Crush & Lobo #1-8) Lobo appears in
Lobo_(character)
Comic book series by DC Comics
Superman & Batman: Generations is the umbrella title of three Elseworlds comic book limited series published by DC Comics in the United States, written
Superman & Batman: Generations
Superman_&_Batman:_Generations
2006 film by Christopher Nolan
April 10, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2007. Cohen, David S. (May 10, 2007). "'Superman' tops Saturns". Variety. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012
The_Prestige
American superhero media franchise films
Focusing on Lower Budgets, Less TV and More Robert Downey Jr.: 'Look at "Superman," It's Clearly Not Superhero Fatigue'". Variety. Archived from the original
List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films
List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_films
Eleanor Rigby Dan Harris (2001), Saturn Award-winning screenwriter, X2, Superman Returns; director, Imaginary Heroes Andrew Neel (2001), filmmaker, director
List of Columbia College people
List_of_Columbia_College_people
Body modification
lying face down. This type of suspension is named superman due to the similarity in appearance to Superman flying. Other variations exist, using any number
Suspension (body modification)
Suspension_(body_modification)
of Comic Books in the 1940s. This shared continuity became increasingly complex with multiple worlds, including a similar team of all-star superheroes
List of Justice League members
List_of_Justice_League_members
Shared universe of the comic stories published by DC Comics
refers to the main DC continuity. It contains various superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Aquaman; as well as
DC_Universe
DC Extended Universe character
#263. Since then, Zod has been considered as one of Superman's greatest archenemies. Like Superman, he has the ability to fly, possesses superhuman strength
Zod_(DC_Extended_Universe)
Complex of buildings in New York City
David Sterritt, who lived near the complex, said that the World Trade Center's appearance in the 1978 film Superman "summarized a certain kind of American
World Trade Center (1973–2001)
World_Trade_Center_(1973–2001)
British and American media executive (born 1949)
issue, where a model and a child are portrayed on a weekend outing with a Superman figure. Is a '50s suburban frock emblematic of the mortgage meltdown? "Why
Anna_Wintour
2022 superhero film by Jaume Collet-Serra
mid-credits scene, Waller warns Adam against leaving Kahndaq and sends Superman, who offers to negotiate with him. Dwayne Johnson as Teth-Adam / Black
Black_Adam_(film)
American actress (born 1974)
After losing out on the role of Lois Lane in two previous films about Superman, Adams secured the part in Zack Snyder's 2013 reboot, Man of Steel, starring
Amy_Adams
1999 film by Barry Sonnenfeld
writer on a fifth Superman film in 1997 titled Superman Lives, revealing that producer Jon Peters requested, among other things, that Superman fight a gigantic
Wild_Wild_West
SUPERMAN COMPLEX
SUPERMAN COMPLEX
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a sheepshearer or someone who used shears to trim the surface of finished cloth and remove excess nap, from Middle English shereman ‘shearer’.Americanized spelling of German Schuermann.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a tailor, from Yiddish sher ‘scissors’ + man ‘man’.Roger Sherman (1722–93), the only man to sign all three documents at the foundation of the American republic (the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution), was born in Newton, MA, a descendant of Capt. John Sherman, who had emigrated in about 1636 to MA from Dedham, Essex, England, where his father was a farmer, following his brother Edmund, who had emigrated two years earlier. A descendant of Edmund Sherman was the U.S. general William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–91), who led the Union march through GA. He was born in Lancaster, OH, the son of a judge; his middle name was bestowed in honor of a Shawnee chieftain.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Great Warrior
Boy/Male
British, English
Shear Man
Boy/Male
Arabic
Peaceful; Man of Peace
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Reciter of 1000 Samhitas
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a soldier armed with a spear, from Middle English spere ‘spear’ + man.English : from the Middle English, Old English personal name Spereman, of the same origin as the occupational name above.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Reciter of samhitas
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Beautiful; A Deity
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Superman
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Pashtun
The Prophet of God
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Occupation Name
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Speller.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant of Sauceman.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Peaceful; Man of Peace
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; One who Saves; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Boy/Male
English American German
Cuts the nap of woolen cloth. 'Shireman' In medieval times the shireman served as governor-judge...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Stearman.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Sternman, elaborated form of Stern.
Girl/Female
Christian, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Loving
SUPERMAN COMPLEX
SUPERMAN COMPLEX
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Tiffany, TIPHANIE means "manifestation of God."
Boy/Male
Indian
Sun
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Edmond.
Boy/Male
Hindu
King of mountains, Himalaya
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Krishna or black cloud
Surname or Lastname
Swiss German and Slovenian
Swiss German and Slovenian : ethnic name or nickname meaning ‘Jew’.English : variant spelling of Judd.
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Latin Christina, KIRSI means "believer" or "follower of Christ."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Mole 3 and 4.Catalan : habitation name from any of various minor places named Moles, from the plural of mola (see Mola).
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
With No Desire
Female
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Mauld, MOULD means "mighty in battle."
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n.
Inspiration as if by a divine or superhuman power; ecstasy; hence, a conceit of divine possession and revelation, or of being directly subject to some divine impulse.
a.
More than human; superhuman.
n.
Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit.
a.
Above or beyond what is human; sometimes, divine; as, superhuman strength; superhuman wisdom.
pl.
of Spearman
n.
Fig.: A spearman.
adv.
In a complex manner; not simply.
a.
Relating or belonging to things above; celestial; heavenly; as, supernal grace.
n.
Any system of philosophy or mysticism which proposes to attain intercourse with God and superior spirits, and consequent superhuman knowledge, by physical processes, as by the theurgic operations of some ancient Platonists, or by the chemical processes of the German fire philosophers; also, a direct, as distinguished from a revealed, knowledge of God, supposed to be attained by extraordinary illumination; especially, a direct insight into the processes of the divine mind, and the interior relations of the divine nature.
n.
That which is complex; intricacy; complication.
n.
A complex; an aggregate of parts; a complication.
n.
One who is armed with a spear.
n.
The state of being complex; complexity.
n.
A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties.
n.
The quality of being divine; superhuman or supreme excellence.
a.
Performed by, or proceeding from, occult and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power; imposing or startling in performance; producing effects which seem supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary properties; as, a magic lantern; a magic square or circle.
a.
Being in a higher place or region; locally higher; as, the supernal orbs; supernal regions.
n.
The agent exercising an ability to act; an individual invested with authority; an institution, or government, which exercises control; as, the great powers of Europe; hence, often, a superhuman agent; a spirit; a divinity.
a.
Something divine or superhuman; supernatural power or virtue; something which inspires awe.