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 To execute his otherworldly vision, Gleason tapped architect Robert Cika, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, who enlisted a Scandinavian shipbuilder to help realize the extraordinary design. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025 This time it was set in a fantasy world where the player controls an elf whose race is fighting off hordes of otherworldly monsters. Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Barton emphasizes the otherworldly nature of these AU characters with the intro’s most spectacular stunts, which see Jennifer Holland and David Denman spinning in the air in slow-motion and launching up without coming back down, requiring both to be hooked up to a wire rig. Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025 With a mindboggling array of digital graphics and epic, otherworldly images, all set to a dramatic soundtrack, LightWire is a standout in this 20th season. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
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Adjective
  • The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
  • From spooky Halloween teen shows to mysteries to supernatural programs, the list has a wide variety of high-quality, compelling shows that will give you all the fall feels.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Ghost Gear designs and sells professional-grade tools for paranormal investigators.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • From there, the group members become paranormal investigators.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • To the transcendental artist these conventional interpretations of reality are emotional and rational constructs devised by man to dilute or explain away the transcendental.
    Roy Scranton August 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • On the other side, boards and investors are hungry for success, constantly pushing for higher returns and that mystical unicorn status.
    Scott Paddock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.
    Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The materialist, physiological explanation for the phenomenon of panic generates a bright contrast with the philosophical and metaphysical inquiries that have Nicholas, and Clune, in their grip.
    Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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