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supernal

[ soo-pur-nl ]

adjective

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


supernal

/ suːˈpɜːnəl; sjuː- /

adjective

  1. of or from the world of the divine; celestial
  2. of or emanating from above or from the sky
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • suˈpernally, adverb
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Other Words From

  • su·pernal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of supernal1

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

Origin of supernal1

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

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.

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