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Synonyms & Similar Words
supernatural
paranormal
mystical
eerie
strange
unusual
bizarre
weird
uncanny
ghostly
spectral
phantom
ethereal
heavenly
divine
spiritual
extraterrestrial
alien
unknown
unexplainable
inexplicable
mysterious
mystic
occult
arcane
magical
enchanting
spellbinding
mesmerizing
hypnotic
dreamlike
surreal
fantastical
extraordinary
Meaning of Otherworldly
The primary meaning of "Otherworldly" refers to something that seems to belong to another world, being extremely or uncomfortably strange.
Definitions
- Resembling or suggesting something beyond the ordinary world, especially something magical or supernatural
- * Seeming too perfect or beautiful for this world
Etymology of Otherworldly
The word "Otherworldly" has its roots in the combination of "other" and "worldly", with "other" coming from Old English "ลther" meaning "second, additional" and "worldly" derived from Old English "weorold" meaning "world" and "lic" meaning "like"
Historically, the term has been used to describe things that are beyond the mundane or ordinary, often with connotations of the supernatural or paranormal
Example Uses
- The fireworks display was otherworldly, filling the night sky with vibrant colors and patterns
- * Her otherworldly beauty captivated everyone in the room
- * The novel's otherworldly setting, a planet inhabited by strange creatures, was both fascinating and unsettling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
mundane
ordinary
usual
normal
familiar
common
earthly
realistic
practical
down-to-earth
straightforward
simple
everyday
banal
dull
unremarkable
uninteresting
uninspiring
boring
tedious
humdrum
prosaic
terrestrial
worldly