OTHER-WORLDLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

otherworldly

adjective

ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē

Definition of otherworldly

as in supernatural

of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe

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Recent Examples of otherworldly 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 In an unusual move for an outdoor summer wedding, Moore opted for these over-the-elbow gloves, adding a touch of otherworldly drama to the ensemble. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 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 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly

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Adjective

Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
But in between the jump scares and supernatural horrors is a story of motherhood and confronting the past.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of supernatural

Adjective

An entity behind the disturbance grows increasingly fixated on the family’s daughter, prompting two paranormal investigators to dig into what becomes a traumatic case.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Like any group with more than 50 members, there have been a few paranormal personality clashes.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of paranormal

Adjective

As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of transcendental

Adjective

Eddy has been spared the worst violence; the novel casts his racial privilege as a kind of metaphysical exemption.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
There seems to be a deliberate effort here to make the show more fun without dumbing down its metaphysical and philosophical implications.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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