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Otherworldliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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otherworldliness

 

[ ʌðəˈwərldlinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sense of being from another world

Otherworldliness is the quality or state of being from or characteristic of another world, often associated with a sense of mystery, magic, or supernatural elements.

Synonyms

ethereality, mystical quality, supernaturalness.

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Word Description / Examples
otherworldliness

This word is often used to describe things that seem strange, unusual, or out of this world. It suggests that something doesn't belong to the normal, everyday reality.

  • The painting had a sense of otherworldliness that drew people into a dreamlike state
supernaturalness

This term is often applied to events or entities that are beyond the laws of nature, implying the presence of forces that are not understood by science. It may carry a somewhat eerie or unsettling connotation.

  • The chilling supernaturalness of the haunted house kept everyone on edge
mystical quality

This phrase is used to describe something that has an aura of mystery or magic, often related to spiritual or supernatural elements. It implies a deeper, almost inaccessible understanding.

  • The old forest carried a mystical quality, making it feel like stepping into another dimension
ethereality

This term is typically used to describe something extremely light, delicate, and heavenly in nature. It can be used to talk about beauty that seems too perfect for this world.

  • Her ethereality was evident as she moved gracefully across the stage, like an angel

Examples of usage

  • Her paintings exude a sense of otherworldliness, transporting viewers to a realm beyond our own.
  • The novel's atmosphere of otherworldliness created an eerie and captivating experience for readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "otherworldliness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 outromundismo

🇮🇳 अलौकिकता

🇩🇪 Andersweltlichkeit

🇮🇩 kekelana dunia lain

🇺🇦 потойбічність

🇵🇱 zaświatowość

🇯🇵 異世界感 (isekai-kan)

🇫🇷 autre-mondialité

🇪🇸 otramundalidad

🇹🇷 öteki dünya hissi

🇰🇷 이세계감 (isegye-gam)

🇸🇦 عالم آخرية

🇨🇿 jiný světový pocit

🇸🇰 iný svetový pocit

🇨🇳 异世界感 (yì shìjiè gǎn)

🇸🇮 drugi svetovni občutek

🇮🇸 annarsheimsleiki

🇰🇿 басқа әлемдік сезім

🇬🇪 სხვა სამყაროს გრძნობა

🇦🇿 başqa dünya hissi

🇲🇽 otramundalidad

Etymology

The term 'otherworldliness' originated in the late 19th century, stemming from the combination of 'otherworldly' and the suffix '-ness'. It has been used to describe the mystical, supernatural, or mysterious qualities associated with beings or realms beyond our own world. The concept of otherworldliness has often been explored in literature, art, and philosophy as a means to evoke a sense of wonder and transcendence.