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

Hyundai’s Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility are developing electric aircraft that take off and land vertically.

From Seattle Times

“Ground transportation is evolving and improving, but to support all the mobility demands of … people in urban areas, ground transport will not be sufficient,” Supernal’s CEO Shin Jaiwon said in an interview.

From Seattle Times

Hyundai’s advanced air mobility unit Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility hope to officially launch electric-powered air taxis within the next two to four years.

From Seattle Times

Supernal’s S-A2 electric aircraft, equipped with eight rotors, is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers.

From Seattle Times

Supernal plans to test its first full-scale technology demonstration version in California this year and is in contact with the U.S.

From Seattle Times