otherworldly

adjective

ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē How to pronounce otherworldly (audio)
Definition of otherworldlynext
as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe

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Recent Examples of otherworldly Notable News Ever since its IPO in June, SpaceX’s stock has been a tale of otherworldly ups and downs. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn’t quite as delicate as their romantic and otherworldly looks. — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 But the samurai genre already presupposes a fictitious otherworldly place, and everyday normalcy simply doesn’t exist there, Kurosawa said. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
  1. supernatural
  2. paranormal
  3. transcendental
  4. mystical
  5. metaphysical
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  • In fact, the team had a full biscuit guide to ensure the lions always looked just right—never supernatural or oversaturated.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The film blends contemporary Mandopop, ancient mythology, comedy and supernatural adventure.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of supernatural
Adjective
  • Like any group with more than 50 members, there have been a few paranormal personality clashes.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With the new immersive sound system, orchestra impact becomes a matter of technology, giving individual instruments paranormal prominence and turning full orchestra glory into a sensual sound bath.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of paranormal
Adjective
  • As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of transcendental
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  • Many have a searching, mystical quality, informed by her mixed African American, Irish, and Choctaw ancestry and her trips to Africa and Haiti.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of effort went into researching different mystical, strange calligraphy and all kinds of diagram stuff that are in that.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mystical
Adjective
  • Majdi described his son’s birth in near-metaphysical terms, his own grief as shattering.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That Dante lived during both the 13th and 14th centuries — and that Tosches’ movements as his novel’s protagonist take place at the start of the 21st century — means nothing in Schnabel’s meta-metaphysical realm.
    — A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of metaphysical

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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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