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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-pur-nl]
- /sʊˈpɜr nl/
- /suː.ˈpɜːn.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [soo-pur-nl]
- /sʊˈpɜr nl/
Definitions of supernal word
- adjective supernal being in or belonging to the heaven of divine beings; heavenly, celestial, or divine. 1
- adjective supernal lofty; of more than earthly or human excellence, powers, etc. 1
- adjective supernal being on high or in the sky or visible heavens. 1
- adjective supernal of or from the world of the divine; celestial 0
- adjective supernal of or emanating from above or from the sky 0
- adjective supernal of, from, or as though from the heavens or the sky; celestial, heavenly, or divine 0
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Origin of supernal
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Middle French < Latin supern(us) upper + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Supernal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
supernal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
supernal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for supernal
adj supernal
- asomatous — having no material body; incorporeal.
- celestial — of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
- discarnate — without a physical body; incorporeal.
- fairier — (in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
adjective supernal
- empyreal — Pertaining to the highest heaven or the empyrean; celestial; sublime; exalted.
- ethereal — Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
- nonmaterial — not material or composed of matter.
- numinous — of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.
- weird — involving or suggesting the supernatural; unearthly or uncanny: a weird sound; weird lights.
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