otherworldly
adjective
oth·er·world·ly
ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē 
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling that of a world other than the actual world
b
: devoted to preparing for a world to come
2
: devoted to intellectual or imaginative pursuits
otherworldliness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of otherworldly in a Sentence
otherworldly creatures from the deep sea
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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Known for its otherworldly cliffs, striking beaches, redwood forests, and Pacific Ocean views, Big Sur has also served as inspiration for some of the most prolific writers of the 20th century.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
Guests can sit on the brand’s Panamericana chairs on the deck overlooking the circular pool, and appreciate the otherworldly landscape of boulders, yucca trees and endless sky views that the designers are working to preserve through their environmentally responsible approach to making clothing.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 15 June 2024
Other stunners feature on our It List, like the otherworldly retreat, Passalacqua.
—Maria Yagoda, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
At their best, these scenes have an otherworldly inventiveness that gets at their intoxicating, anything-goes appeal.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
Guests can sit on the brand’s Panamericana chairs on the deck overlooking the circular pool, and appreciate the otherworldly landscape of boulders, yucca trees and endless sky views that the designers are working to preserve through their environmentally responsible approach to making clothing.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 15 June 2024
Other stunners feature on our It List, like the otherworldly retreat, Passalacqua.
—Maria Yagoda, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
At their best, these scenes have an otherworldly inventiveness that gets at their intoxicating, anything-goes appeal.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2024
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherworldly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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