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supernal

[ soo-pur-nl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

being in or belonging to the heaven of divine beings; heavenly, celestial, or divine.
lofty; of more than earthly or human excellence, powers, etc.
being on high or in the sky or visible heavens.

supernal

/ suːˈpɜːnəl; sjuː- /

1475–85; < Middle French < Latin supern ( us ) upper + -ālis -al ¹

C15: from Medieval Latin supernālis, from Latin supernus that is on high, from super above

Celibacy was accounted as a supernal virtue, and the marriage of a priest was deemed a lasting disgrace.

These supernal intrigues are, in the play, no more than hinted at in the way of metaphor.

In the superior world it is called Binah, the Supernal Understanding which reflects to the emanations that are beneath.

In a manner, she is also the Supernal Mother herself—that is to say, she is the bright reflection.

The supernal light, visible to all save Douglas, faded away, and Eberstein stepped forward silently to close the tired eyes.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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