SUPERNAL Synonyms: 175 Similar and Opposite Words

supernal

adjective

su̇-ˈpər-nᵊl

Definition of supernal

as in wonderful

of the very best kind an absolutely supernal performance of the concerto by a 16-year old prodigy

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as in celestial

of, relating to, or suggesting heaven a couple enjoying the supernal joys of parenthood for the first time

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Recent Examples of supernal The spare but spectral landscapes recall Julie Taymor’s Shakespearean adaptation Titus as well as the supernal opening that Vilmos Zsigmond photographed for Scarecrow, Jerry Schatzberg’s 1970s exploration of American anomie. — Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025 Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 From the first supernal image of rain on a green field, Jean-Luc Godard’s Hail Mary (Je vous salue, Marie) approaches the mystical with a sense of radical awe. — Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024 The product is to be called Elixirent, a supernal energy drink. — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2021 De Havilland was capable as few other actors have ever been of expressing a kind of supernal grace and guilelessness. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2020 But Thomas' supernal ability to craft trauma into narrative doesn't come without cost. — Author: Britt Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernal

Adjective

Bruna is fantastic, and Alison is a wonderful producer with a great eye.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
It is carefully crafted and wincingly sincere, a wonderful conversion of inversions.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Heavily promoted as the most anticipated celestial event of the second half of the 20th century, the comet proved to be an underwhelming sight that belied promises of a spectacle never to be seen again.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The Draconids are also referred to as the Giacobinids in honor of that comet’s discoverer, Michel Giacobini, who spotted the celestial object in 1900.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

The delectable dip paired with the sugary chips was a heavenly combination, with a surprising burst of chocolate in every scoop.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
The duo think they’re headed to the heavenly afterlife only to arrive at the office of the Devil (voiced by Culkin), who seems overwhelmed by his job.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavenly

Adjective

Amenities and experiences The alfresco pool is lovely, but ongoing construction in the area at the moment is a bit of an eyesore.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Maybe the two can take the nips out on a lovely date to the Wicker 4DX screenings later this month.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

The Panthers set up 48 yards from pay dirt and then, a handful of plays later, Young placed a beautiful pass into the hands of a wide-open Tommy Tremble for a touchdown — and also placed the nail in the game’s proverbial coffin.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
About half of Faux’s dining room, on my visits, seemed to be occupied by the young and beautiful, perhaps strategizing, over moules bouillabaisse, when to move the party to the bar downstairs.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

With all of the breaks in action and the partnerships, live betting provides you with awesome opportunities to place in-game wagers.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Life is a combination of spending time with the difficult ones, the indifferent ones and the awesome ones among them.

— Vinesh Sukumaran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of awesome

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