Synonyms of otherworldly

otherworldly

adjective

ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supernatural
• paranormal
• transcendental
• mystical
• metaphysical
• transcendent
• unearthly
• mystic
• celestial
• preternatural
• spiritual
• psychic
• divine
• spiritualistic
• heavenly
• extrasensory
• unworldly
• numinous
• spiritistic
• ethereal
• supersensory
• supersensible
• occult

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• earthly
• mundane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of otherworldly

His pitch recognition is otherworldly, Brandon Belt-like, except Eldridge is going to have the benefit of ABS for his entire career. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The Spanish are chasing their own otherworldly feat, coming close to matching beat-for-beat their performance in South Africa 16 years ago that ended with a World Cup title. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Such otherworldly speakers surface periodically in other poems. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Indeed, Agamemnon shines throughout the battle scenes at Troy, an otherworldly presence in whose wake the fighters, including Odysseus, always follow. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026