adj.
Pronunciation: su ̇ - ' p ə r-n ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French supernel, from Latin supernus, from super over, above ― more at OVER
Date: 15th century
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
– su · per · nal · ly \ -n ə l- ē \ adverb