supernal
Americanadjective
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being in or belonging to the heaven of divine beings; heavenly, celestial, or divine.
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lofty; of more than earthly or human excellence, powers, etc.
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being on high or in the sky or visible heavens.
adjective
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of or from the world of the divine; celestial
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of or emanating from above or from the sky
Other Word Forms
- supernally adverb
Etymology
Origin of supernal
1475–85; < Middle French < Latin supern ( us ) upper + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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Well, the con man supernal, the dethroned king of downtown, the toppled ruler of Albany, has reclaimed his luck and has won again.
From Washington Times
The product is to be called Elixirent, a supernal energy drink.
From New York Times
But his father’s average pace hovered at around 90 percent of his maximal capacity, suggesting a supernal comfort with discomfort.
From New York Times
It is his supernal voice that disarms listeners, that sends a tingle down the spine, but more than anything else his music is defined by its unwillingness to be categorised.
From The Guardian
Reading his account of those few months is like bathing in supernal light.
From The Guardian
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