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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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The 25% concentration of acids means this exfoliating toner works fast—like magic, some might say—to give your pores an intense, deep clean and your complexion a supernatural glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Musk possesses an almost supernatural ability to conjure investor zeal and create products that redefine entire industries.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ghost Gear designs and sells professional-grade tools for paranormal investigators.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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From there, the group members become paranormal investigators.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The iconic items fit well in this book given how many Avengers don’t feel complete without a gadget or mystical item to carry into battle.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bathed in an otherworldly blue‑green glow, this natural pool looks impossibly mystical … and there’s a good reason why.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This time, Scott had a less metaphysical explanation for his torment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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