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

All money raised through the tours goes into preserving the otherworldly buildings and onsite artisan studios, residencies and events. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025

The film’s costume designer, a renowned Japanese art director and designer, had an otherworldly ability to tell stories of horror, romance, and violence through wardrobe alone. —James Factora, Them., 2 May 2025

Orcs are not the only silver-screen critters with vocalizations borrowed from the otherworldly repertoire of elephant seal pups. —Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025

May begins with Venus conjunct Neptune in Aries, touching down on your 10th house of authority, public persona and reputation in the world, evoking an otherworldly desire to redefine your professional path or perhaps revisit a long-term goal. —Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly