Otherworldly: meaning, definitions and examples

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otherworldly

[ ˌʌð.ərˈwɜːld.li ]

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fantasy

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a world beyond the physical world; supernatural or magical.

Synonyms

fantastical, magical, supernatural

Examples of usage

It was an otherworldly experience, like stepping into a fairy tale.
The creatures in the film had an otherworldly appearance, unlike anything seen on Earth.

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description

In a way that is characteristic of a world beyond the physical world; in a supernatural or magical manner.

Synonyms

fantastically, magically, supernaturally

Examples of usage

The music seemed to come from an otherworldly place, filling the room with a sense of wonder.
She moved through the forest with an otherworldly grace, as if gliding on air.

Translations

Translations of the word "otherworldly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de outro mundo

🇮🇳 परलोकिक

🇩🇪 unirdisch

🇮🇩 dari dunia lain

🇺🇦 потойбічний

🇵🇱 nieziemski

🇯🇵 異世界の

🇫🇷 d'un autre monde

🇪🇸 de otro mundo

🇹🇷 dünyadan değil

🇰🇷 다른 세상의

🇸🇦 من عالم آخر

🇨🇿 z jiného světa

🇸🇰 z iného sveta

🇨🇳 来自异世界的

🇸🇮 iz drugega sveta

🇮🇸 úr öðrum heimi

🇰🇿 басқа әлемдік

🇬🇪 სხვა სამყაროს

🇦🇿 başqa dünyadan

🇲🇽 de otro mundo

Word origin

The word 'otherworldly' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'other' and 'worldly'. It is often used in the context of fantasy, describing something that is beyond the ordinary or mundane. The concept of otherworldly beings and realms has been a common theme in folklore and mythology throughout history, inspiring stories of magic and wonder.