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supernal

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //suˈpɜrnəl//

KK: /suˈpɜrnəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the sky or heavens; celestial or heavenly in nature.


Example

The supernal beauty of the night sky left us in awe.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a supernal sunset at the beach?
Sloth B
Yes, they are absolutely breathtaking, especially with all the colors.
Sloth A
I think the sky looks so supernal when the sun sets behind the waves.
Sloth B
Totally! It feels like a moment from a dream.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
celestial
heavenly
ethereal
Antonyms
mundane
earthly
terrestrial
Root Explanation

Supernal → It is formed from "super" (meaning above or over) and "nal" (derived from Latin "nalis", meaning pertaining to). The word "supernal" refers to something that is heavenly or celestial, literally meaning pertaining to what is above.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'above' ('super') and 'pertaining to' ('nal') the heavens — that's why supernal means heavenly.

Visually Confused Words
subpoenal
unpenal
suranal
suprasternal
sternal
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