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

Featuring fantastical artifacts and remnants of the otherworldly portals, travelers can score Cosmic Plushies, Creature Feature Water Bottles, and even Cozy Noodle blankets, plus exclusive Meow Wolf apparel including t-shirts and hoodies. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024

Much of Nosferatu’s dialogue, when communicating telepathically with Ellen, is in Dacian, a Balkan dead language that adds to the otherworldly chill. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024

But in Wednesday’s practice, Herbert ratcheted his game up to an otherworldly plane. —Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024

Visitors can expect to see mesmerizing light beams streaming through the canyon’s narrow corridors, creating an otherworldly experience. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a