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

Kasdan and Shiban both have some experience on YA shows and/or those dealing with otherworldly elements. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

The tale of a school principal who forms a bond with an otherworldly boy draws from his own insights. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for otherworldly

• unworldly
• worldly