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superlunar

superlunar

9.9
Things that exist beyond the moon and seem strange
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərˈluːnər/
translation icon : superlunar
  • The novel describes a superlunar civilization observing humanity from afar.

Examples

  • Is the idea of superlunar travel just a fantasy?

  • Scientists once speculated about superlunar objects in the early study of astronomy.

  • Ancient philosophers believed that superlunar realms were subject to different laws than those on Earth.

  • The superlunar landscape was breathtaking.

  • Ancient philosophers believed that superlunar realms were subject to different laws than those on Earth.

  • The novel describes a superlunar civilization observing humanity from afar.

  • Scientists once speculated about superlunar objects in the early study of astronomy.

Synonyms

supernal
vssuperlunar
  • Literature
1 9.9

Having a beautiful, heavenly look or sound that feels holy

is about beyond the natural satellite or unworldly not just heavenly domain
superlunary
vssuperlunar
  • Literature
9.9

Beyond the moon and ordinary life, like something from another world

is the general term used outside specialized literary contexts
translunary
vssuperlunar
  • Archaic
9.9

Like something from a world beyond the moon and ordinary life

stresses both literal satellite location and a figurative unworldly sense
translunar
vssuperlunar
  • Specialized
9.9

Located beyond the moon and its orbit around Earth

includes unworldly figurative use as well as a literal beyond meaning
ultraterrene
vssuperlunar
  • Literature
9.9

A thing that seems from another world and gives a calm, spiritual feeling

focuses on being not earthly rather than locating beyond the satellite

How Far

superlunar
9.9
lunar
101 3.9
sublunar
  • Literature
9.9

Surface Forms

superlunar positive

Morphology

superlunar = lunar (transparent) = super + lunar

The meaning of 'superlunar' is clearly derived from 'super' (beyond) + 'lunar' (moon), indicating something beyond the moon.

Etymology

Superlunar comes from the parts super- meaning 'above' and lunar from luna meaning 'moon'. So superlunar literally means 'above the moon', and that is why we use it for things beyond the moon or for ideas that seem not of this world.