supernal
[ soo-pur-nl ]
/ sʊˈpɜr nl /
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.
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Origin of supernal
OTHER WORDS FROM supernal
su·per·nal·ly, adverbWords nearby supernal
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supernal
/ (suːˈpɜːnəl, sjuː-) /
adjective literary
of or from the world of the divine; celestial
of or emanating from above or from the sky
Derived forms of supernal
supernally, adverbWord Origin for supernal
C15: from Medieval Latin supernālis, from Latin supernus that is on high, from super above
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