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
Many performances shown in the film featured the Sun Ra Arkestra in otherworldly attire: glitzy shirts worn with capes and golden hats.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
For as far as the eye can see, the Colorado Plateau provides visitors with such otherworldly geography to explore, sculpted by ancient seas, tectonic uplift and erosion throughout millions of years.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
The film screened at SXSW and follows a group of friends who, on a late-night food run, become trapped on an infinite highway with otherworldly terrors lurking beyond.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The next few days were spent enjoying fresh pomelos and mangoes, feasting with a local family who served them goat (a Marquesan specialty), snorkeling on colorful reefs and hiking in the otherworldly landscapes.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
For as far as the eye can see, the Colorado Plateau provides visitors with such otherworldly geography to explore, sculpted by ancient seas, tectonic uplift and erosion throughout millions of years.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
The film screened at SXSW and follows a group of friends who, on a late-night food run, become trapped on an infinite highway with otherworldly terrors lurking beyond.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The next few days were spent enjoying fresh pomelos and mangoes, feasting with a local family who served them goat (a Marquesan specialty), snorkeling on colorful reefs and hiking in the otherworldly landscapes.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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Critics from Rotten Tomatoes appreciate how Anvari keeps supernatural appearances to a minimum, leaving much to the imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nevermore Academy remains central to the series, serving as the eerie boarding school where Wednesday continues her supernatural education.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At some point, Donna and her roommate, Angie, purportedly noticed weird paranormal activity occurring around the apartment, which began to escalate.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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The doll's origins date back to 1968, and serves as one of the most famous cases taken on by paranormal investigators and NESPR founders Ed and Lorraine Warren — the couple whose careers and case files have inspired The Conjuring franchise.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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By the late 1970s, Gayden had embraced transcendental Indian and Native American spirituality and formed the funk and jazz jam band Skyboat.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway in Washington winds through an ancient, mystical, alive landscape formed millennia ago underneath the ocean, subsequently carved by glaciers and then sprinkled with forests by Mama nature.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pearly, marbled, galaxy, and smoky nail art give it a mystical aura.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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