higher beings

Supernatural superior creatures

Higher beings are entities believed to exist on a superior plane of existence or consciousness—gods, angels, aliens, or spiritual forces thought to possess greater wisdom, power, or moral authority than humans.

The phrase appears in religious contexts, science fiction, and New Age spirituality: She believed higher beings were guiding her path.

It can also be used ironically for anyone acting superior: He acts like he's one of the higher beings who doesn't need to wait in line.

Related

ancient gods · angels · immortals · ascended · entities · bodhisattva · guardians · spirit guides · Anansi · Amaterasu · lords · seraph · Quetzalcoatl · avatars · Indra · celestial realm · divine intervention · djinn

Categories
Opposites
spiritual/cosmic hierarchy

higher beingsmortals

Beings destined to expire

mere mortals · demons · fallen angels · humans · flesh and blood

evolutionary/cognitive development

higher beingsinsects

Six-legged arthropods

microbes · bacteria · single-celled organisms · invertebrates · amoebas

moral/ethical nature

higher beingsdemons

Malevolent supernatural beings

devils · evil spirits · fallen angels · fiends · hellspawn

Family

higher, beings, high, being, highly, highness, highest, highborn, highland

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G