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
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
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Kayak or paddleboard the crystal-clear waves or recline on the wide, sunny coast and enjoy the otherworldly views.
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Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Meeting these otherworldly beings isn’t threatening but can be uncomfortable at first.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Beach house Airbnbs are the ultimate vacation spot for people who associate their OOO time with otherworldly views, warm weather, and the soothing sound of crashing ocean waves.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Meeting these otherworldly beings isn’t threatening but can be uncomfortable at first.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Beach house Airbnbs are the ultimate vacation spot for people who associate their OOO time with otherworldly views, warm weather, and the soothing sound of crashing ocean waves.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherworldly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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