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

Koenigsegg is a Swedish high-performance sports car manufacturer known for their otherworldly vehicles. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025

Expect bold installations, vibrant performances, and an atmosphere that transforms the ordinary into the otherworldly—all in support of Faena Art’s mission to uplift local and international artists alike. —Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

An otherworldly talent — my #1 prospect for the ‘26 draft for a reason. —Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025

Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions and mysticism, is home in Pisces — transiting this zodiac sign since 2011 — amplifying these otherworldly qualities, while evoking a desire for escapism, spirituality and the pursuit of transcendence. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly