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
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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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In fact, attendees entered the otherworldly forest through a giant keyhole which set the stage for the storybook vision Earle had in mind.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
After a slow burn intro, the ritual commences, summoning an otherworldly spirit that appears to have some kind of connection or fixation on Amy, who is ripped from the library’s darkness into the bright light.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The Mantis Shrimp Could Hold The Key To Many Innovations
The mantis shrimp is far more than just a colorful marine creature, with its otherworldly vision already inspiring scientists to develop ultra-sensitive cameras that can potentially detect cancer.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Lewis now becomes the connection for Skye’s ascension as latest victim of this otherworldly presence.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
After a slow burn intro, the ritual commences, summoning an otherworldly spirit that appears to have some kind of connection or fixation on Amy, who is ripped from the library’s darkness into the bright light.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The Mantis Shrimp Could Hold The Key To Many Innovations
The mantis shrimp is far more than just a colorful marine creature, with its otherworldly vision already inspiring scientists to develop ultra-sensitive cameras that can potentially detect cancer.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Lewis now becomes the connection for Skye’s ascension as latest victim of this otherworldly presence.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherworldly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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