hodiernal UK /həʊdiˈɜːnl̩/US /hoʊˈdi.ərn(ə)l/ adjective1 •(literary, no longer used) Of or pertaining to the present day or today; hodiern.In truth, a purpose always is fulfill'd, / When hodiernal miracles are will'd; / They still proclaim the Being Personal / Who moves behind accomplishing them all. — 1868