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Meaning of otherworldly
The primary meaning of "otherworldly" refers to something that seems too strange or unusual to be part of the normal world.
Etymology of otherworldly
The word "otherworldly" has its roots in the combination of "other" and "worldly", with "other" coming from Old English "ōther" meaning "different, distinct" and "worldly" from Old English "weorold" meaning "world" and "-ly" which is a suffix forming an adjective.
Historically, the term has been used to describe things that are beyond the ordinary, often with connotations of the supernatural or spiritual.
Synonyms
ethereal
supernatural
paranormal
mystical
spiritual
heavenly
divine
ghostly
spooky
eerie
weird
strange
bizarre
uncanny
inexplicable
unexplainable
mysterious
arcane
esoteric
occult
magical
fantastical
surreal
dreamlike
hallucinatory
psychedelic
hypnotic
mesmerizing
enchanting
spellbinding
extraordinary
uncommon
unusual
rare
abnormal
anomalous
atypical
unconventional
unorthodox
outlandish
outré
fantastical
otherworld
extraterrestrial
extramundane
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "otherworldly" as giving an impression of being from another world, or not of this world, often in a way that is mysterious or magical.
- It can also describe something that is very unusual or unexpected.
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display was otherworldly, filling the sky with patterns and colors that seemed almost magical.
- Her otherworldly voice captivated the audience, making them feel as though they were in a different realm.
- The landscape of the desert under the full moon took on an otherworldly beauty, as if it were a scene from another planet.
Antonyms
mundane
ordinary
normal
usual
common
familiar
earthly
worldly
realistic
practical
down-to-earth
straightforward
simple
uncomplicated
unremarkable
uninspiring
dull
boring
tedious
monotonous
uninteresting
prosaic
earthly
terrestrial
human
mortal
temporal
fleeting
ephemeral
transient