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

The small army at Kostabi World turned out images of featureless characters moving through strange, otherworldly scenes, caught between intimacy, alienation, and the discomfort of contemporary life. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Jean Nouvel’s otherworldly collection of interlocking disks seems born of geometry and desert winds rather than petals. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly