English Explanatory Dictionary

supernal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to heaven or to the sky; celestial.
  2. Exalted, exquisite, superlative.

Pronunciation

/suːˈpɜː.nəl/ /sjuːˈpɜː.nəl/ /sʊˈpɜː.nəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-supernal.wav /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /sʊˈpɝ.nəl/ /səˈpɝ.nəl/

Word forms

supernal more supernal most supernal

Etymology

From Old French supernel or Medieval Latin supernālis, from Latin supernus, from superum (“celestial regions, heavenly bodies”).

Synonyms

celestial heavenly exalted exquisite

Antonyms

earthly infernal

Derived words

supernally
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