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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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