su|per´nal|ly

su|per´nal|ly
su|per|nal «su PUR nuhl», adjective.
1. existing in or deriving from the realm above or beyond life on earth; heavenly; divine: »

a supernal being.

2. = supernatural. (Cf.supernatural)
3. of lofty status; very high in rank or dignity; elevated; exalted.
4. supremely great or excellent: »

supernal wisdom.

5. situated in or belonging to the sky; celestial: »

the supernal stars.

[probably < Middle French, Old French supernal < Latin supernus < super above]
su|per´nal|ly, adverb.

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  • nal — ab·ac·ti·nal; ab·dom·i·nal·ly; ab·orig·i·nal·i·ty; ab·orig·i·nal·ly; acli·nal; ac·ti·nal; ac·ti·nal; ad·nom·i·nal; ad·re·nal·ec·to·mize; ad·re·nal·ec·to·my; af·fi·nal; ag·o·nal; agui·nal·do; al·ka·nal; al·ti·tu·di·nal; alum·nal; am·mo·nal;… …   English syllables

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