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 family’s confidants, real and imagined, insist on both their normalcy and their otherworldly grace. —Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026

The results might offer clues for finding life thriving under otherworldly surfaces, too. —Damien Pine, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026

His otherworldly talent is undeniable, as are his incredible physicality and mental strength. —Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Known for his otherworldly, powerful designs, Mugler often plays with unexpected textures—and these avant-garde metal strap details are a prime example. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly