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Meaning of SUPERNAL

Pronunciation:  sû'purnl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  of heaven or the spirit; "celestial peace"; "ethereal melodies"; "the supernal happiness of a quiet death"
  2. [adj]  being or coming from on high; "interpret the plague as a visitation from heaven, a supernal punishment for the sins of men"
 
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 Synonyms: celestial, ethereal, heavenly
 
 Antonyms: infernal
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Su*per"nal\, a. [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.
 
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