SUPERNAL

celestial, ethereal, supernal

(adjective) of heaven or the spirit; “celestial peace”; “ethereal melodies”; “the supernal happiness of a quiet death”

supernal

(adjective) being or coming from on high; “interpret the plague as a visitation from heaven, a supernal punishment for the sins of men”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

supernal (comparative more supernal, superlative most supernal)

Pertaining to heaven or to the sky; celestial.

Exalted, exquisite, superlative.

Synonyms

• (pertaining to heaven): celestial, heavenly

• (exalted, exquisite): exalted, exquisite

Antonyms

• (pertaining to heaven): earthly, infernal

• (exalted, exquisite): infernal

Anagrams

• purslane

Source: Wiktionary


Su*per"nal, a. Etym: [L. supernus, from super above: cf. F. supernel. See Super-.]

1. Being in a higher place or region; locally higher; as, the supernal orbs; supernal regions. "That supernal judge." Shak.

2. Relating or belonging to things above; celestial; heavenly; as, supernal grace. Not by the sufferance of supernal power. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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