otherworldly

adjective

ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē How to pronounce otherworldly (audio)
Definition of otherworldlynext
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 Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Great players usually find a way to figure things out, but this version of LeBron can’t just use his otherworldly athleticism to get him out of trouble. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 19 June 2026 There are vertiginous views in Dubai and calm desert minimalism in Utah, where villas are sculpted into otherworldly canyons. — Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The two Harpa shows were especially spellbinding, especially an ensemble performance of music from her recent album Where to From, bathed in otherworldly illumination by lighting designer Theresa Baumgartner. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
  1. supernatural
  2. paranormal
  3. transcendental
  4. mystical
  5. metaphysical
Adjective
  • Through Latin and early Christian usage, the word took on its modern sense of an evil supernatural spirit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In that sense, the ultraviolence is reframed not as spectacle but as a kind of ancient supernatural force compelled to intrude upon ordinary human grief.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Definition of supernatural
Adjective
  • The visitor—who understands English but can’t speak—gradually learns to fit in while deploying his few but startling paranormal abilities.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
  • Night School had been known for making new kinds of experiences — particularly 2016’s Oxenfree, a paranormal game inspired by coming-of-age movies, which was available for PC, XBox, and PlayStation 4.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of paranormal
Adjective
  • Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of transcendental
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  • The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The Great Hunger and subsequent Irish migrations still burden those scattered among cliffs and bogs; and when Tomás emerges from a wood, transformed by a mystical encounter, Liam must push them to finish their task.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of mystical
Adjective
  • This spiritual, metaphysical, and downright weird show is ostensibly about a nun’s quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, which will result in the deactivation of the powerful, pervasive AI that gives the series its name.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026
Definition of metaphysical

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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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