supermundane

[soo-per-muhn-deyn]

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adjective

above and beyond the nature or character of the worldly or terrestrial.

Origin of supermundane

From the Medieval Latin word supermundānus, dating back to 1670–80. See super-, mundane

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Related Words for supermundane

mystical, spiritual, abstract, esoteric, philosophical, supernatural, abstruse, theoretical, unbelievable, monstrous, spectacular, incredible, strange, phenomenal, awesome, freakish, astounding, magical, inexplicable, astonishing

Examples from the Web for supermundane

Historical Examples of supermundane

You become a citizen of the selecter world, the highest we know of in connection with our old world, which is not supermundane.
The Short Works of George Meredith
George Meredith
Nor does calling this agency 'transcendent' or 'supermundane' make any substantial difference.
Religion & Sex
Chapman Cohen
The yogi must think himself to be this supermundane spiritual being.
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, vol. 3 (of 4) part 2 (of 2)
Valmiki
There was no spectral testimony in this case; outer senses of many persons had learned her supermundane powers.
Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism
Allen Putnam

British Dictionary definitions for supermundane

supermundane

adjective

of or relating to what is elevated above earthly things

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