otherworldly

adjective

oth·​er·​world·​ly ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē 

1

a

: of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting that of a world other than the actual world

the otherworldly creatures of the deep sea

b

: devoted to preparing for a world to come

2

: devoted to intellectual or imaginative pursuits

otherworldliness noun

Synonyms of otherworldly

• supernatural
• paranormal
• transcendental
• mystical
• metaphysical

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

They’re guided by three otherworldly beings who, in their quirky terrestrial forms, go by Whatsit (Amanda Link), Who (Cami Stuckert) and Which (Jordan Gleaves). — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Antarctica is a wonderland of intensity, remote and dramatic with blinding white otherworldly landscapes and shimmering blues that defy description. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

The founding member and lead guitarist with Pearl Jam made his axe do all the talking, for an otherworldly performance that would’ve made Jimi Hendrix smile. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Nothing good is supposed to happen that late, except when otherworldly tennis players choose the early hours to awaken from their slumber. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly