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What is another word for Otherworldliness? – 136 Otherworldliness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mysticism surrealism fantasy dreaminess eeriness strangeness weirdness supernaturalness paranormality transcendence spirituality ethereality intangibility immateriality abstractness unreality irrealism hallucinatory hypnotic spellbinding enchanting mesmerizing captivating mystifying baffling perplexing enigmatic obscure ambiguous unclear indefinite vague nebulous hazy murky obscure esoteric arcane mysterious occult mystical otherworldly extraterrestrial extramundane

    Meaning of Otherworldliness

    The primary meaning of "Otherworldliness" refers to a quality of being beyond the ordinary or mundane, often associated with the supernatural, spiritual, or mystical.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being beyond the ordinary or mundane, often associated with the supernatural, spiritual, or mystical
    • * A feeling or atmosphere of strangeness, eeriness, or unreality

    Etymology of Otherworldliness

    The word "Otherworldliness" originates from the combination of "otherworld" and the suffix "-liness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
    "Otherworld" itself is derived from "other" and "world," suggesting a realm or domain beyond the familiar or mundane
    The term has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with historical usage dating back to the 16th century

    Example Uses

    • The painting's use of vibrant colors and abstract shapes created an atmosphere of otherworldliness
    • * The novelist's writing often explored themes of otherworldliness, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy
    • * The music festival's eclectic lineup and psychedelic decorations added to the overall otherworldliness of the event

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mundanity ordinariness normality reality concreteness tangibility materiality earthiness down-to-earthness practicality straightforwardness simplicity clarity definiteness certainty familiarity commonness banality triteness clicheness predictability straightforwardness