supernal
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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.
Related forms
su·per·nal·ly, adverb
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supernal (suːˈpɜːnəl, sjuː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or from the world of the divine; celestial |
| 2. | of or emanating from above or from the sky |
| [C15: from Medieval Latin supernālis, from Latin supernus that is on high, from super above] | |
| su'pernally | |
| —adv | |
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Supernal
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This, the supernal power of opium, is not a fact of ancient mysteries and visionary poets alone.
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