Supernal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /su̇-ˈpər-nᵊl/ su·per·nal

Meaning & Definition of Supernal

Supernal (adjective)

  1. being or coming from on high
  2. heavenly, ethereal
  3. superlatively good

Supernal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the very best kind

    "an absolutely supernal performance of the concerto by a 16-year old prodigy"

    similar: A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping (chiefly British), unsurpassed, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, out of this world, too much
    related: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional
    opposite: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched
    near: bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

  2. of, relating to, or suggesting heaven

    "a couple enjoying the supernal joys of parenthood for the first time"

    similar: celestial, elysian, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly
    related: supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, angelic, beatific, blissful, Olympian, paradisiacal, utopian, cosmic, galactic, stellar
    opposite: chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean
    near: earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Supernal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Supernal:

Slang: boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous, gone, hype, out-of-sight, phat, primo, radical, righteous
Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard
A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, grand, great, groovy, heavenly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Supernal

Words with the opposite meaning of Supernal:

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched, chthonic, hellish, infernal, plutonian, sulfurous, Tartarean

Related Words for Supernal

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental, unearthly, unworldly, angelic, beatific, blissful, Olympian

Near Antonyms of Supernal

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate, earthly, mundane, terrestrial, worldly, anti-utopian, dystopian

Word Forms of Supernal

Derived words: supernally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Supernal

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

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Supernal

What does "Supernal" mean?

"Supernal" means being or coming from on high. As an adjective, it is defined as: being or coming from on high. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Supernal"?

Other words for "Supernal" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Supernal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Supernal"?

There are 134 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Supernal". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo and bonny.

What is a slang word for "Supernal"?

Slang words for "Supernal" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Supernal"?

Antonyms of "Supernal" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.

How do you use "Supernal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Supernal" in a sentence: "an absolutely supernal performance of the concerto by a 16-year old prodigy"; "a couple enjoying the supernal joys of parenthood for the first time".

Is "Supernal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Supernal" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Supernal"?

"Supernal" is pronounced /su̇-ˈpər-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as su·per·nal.