Supernal

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French supernel, from Latin supernus, from super over, above

• Date: 15th century

Definitions

• 1 a : being or coming from on high

b : heavenly, ethereal <supernal melodies>

c : superlatively good <supernal trumpet playing>

• 2 : located in or belonging to the sky
• 3. High in rank or dignity, elevated, exalted.

Hence (nonce-wds.) supernalist, one who believes in the existence of supernal beings (in quot. attrib. or as adj.); supernality, the quality of being supernal.