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
Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 10 June 2026
But the most intriguing player in the post-Messi and Ronaldo generation is Yamal, whose otherworldly talents and sense and anticipation of the game are matched only by his charisma and imagination.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The film stars Emily Blunt as meteorologist Margaret Fairchild and Josh O'Connor as programmer Daniel Kellner, a pair of protagonists drawn together by mysterious, otherworldly forces.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The paintings featured include scenes of unassuming houses visited by otherworldly guests, dead-eyed office workers, gravity-defying displays and lambs being led to the slaughter.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 10 June 2026
But the most intriguing player in the post-Messi and Ronaldo generation is Yamal, whose otherworldly talents and sense and anticipation of the game are matched only by his charisma and imagination.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The film stars Emily Blunt as meteorologist Margaret Fairchild and Josh O'Connor as programmer Daniel Kellner, a pair of protagonists drawn together by mysterious, otherworldly forces.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The paintings featured include scenes of unassuming houses visited by otherworldly guests, dead-eyed office workers, gravity-defying displays and lambs being led to the slaughter.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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In the popular imagination, romantasy is a heterosexual affair, centered on mortal heroines and their supernatural suitors.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Fans may get a pit in their stomach after hearing about Katherine LaNasa's paranormal encounters.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Fox's paranormal sci-fi series was absolutely beyond its time and still holds up well over a decade after its five-season run ended.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Some participants even characterize their experiences as transcendental, ecstatic, or spiritual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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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
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The series produced genuinely chilling tales and characters, from Zeebo the Clown to mystical shop owner Sardo.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
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Stepping into the Witch’s Cottage, North Hollywood’s latest mystical hangout, feels a bit like following a trail of breadcrumbs in a fairy tale.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Instrumental rock music of the kind Horse Lords make—hypnotic, hyper-focused, complex—usually carries a whiff of manifesto, offering a map toward transcendence of some political, metaphysical, or pick-your-variety kind.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Rationality lurks in theology from the beginning, just as philosophy never shakes off its yearning for the metaphysical.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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