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

• metaphysical
• paranormal
• preternatural
• supernatural
• transcendent
• transcendental
• unearthly

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Below are the breathtaking winners, capturing in great detail the otherworldly beauty of space. —Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024

Based on a true story. 2) Shogun (streaming on Hulu) – 85 Metascore – A Portuguese pirate washes up in Japan and navigates an otherworldly life there amidst a power struggle between local leaders. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Likewise, the otherworldly production design by Stefano Baisi and Lisa Scoppa could be in the conversation. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024

The otherworldly beauty of her voice shines through. —Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a