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

Derived Forms

• suˈpernally, adverb

Other Words From

• su·pernal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of supernal¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of supernal¹

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

Example Sentences

Well, the con man supernal, the dethroned king of downtown, the toppled ruler of Albany, has reclaimed his luck and has won again.

From Washington Times

The product is to be called Elixirent, a supernal energy drink.

From New York Times

But his father’s average pace hovered at around 90 percent of his maximal capacity, suggesting a supernal comfort with discomfort.

From New York Times

It is his supernal voice that disarms listeners, that sends a tingle down the spine, but more than anything else his music is defined by its unwillingness to be categorised.

From The Guardian

Reading his account of those few months is like bathing in supernal light.

From The Guardian