supernal

supernal
supernally, adv.
/soo perr"nl/, adj.
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.
[1475-85; < MF < L supern(us) upper + -alis -AL1]

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