Unearthliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unearthliest
[ ʌnˈɜrθliɪst ]
degree of otherworldliness
Unearthliest refers to something that is the most beyond this world, often in a supernatural or ethereal sense. It can describe qualities or characteristics that are distinctly not of this earth, evoking a sense of the extraordinary and the mystical.
Synonyms
ethereal, otherworldly, supernatural.
Examples of usage
- Her unearthliest beauty captivated everyone in the room.
- The painting had an unearthliest quality that made it seem alive.
- He spoke of an unearthliest presence he felt during the ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "unearthliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inominável
🇮🇳 अवर्णनीय
🇩🇪 unergründlich
🇮🇩 tak terkatakan
🇺🇦 невимовний
🇵🇱 niewypowiedziany
🇯🇵 言い表せない
🇫🇷 indicible
🇪🇸 inexpresable
🇹🇷 anlatılamaz
🇰🇷 형용할 수 없는
🇸🇦 لا يوصف
🇨🇿 nevyjádřitelný
🇸🇰 nevyjadriteľný
🇨🇳 无法形容的
🇸🇮 neizrekljiv
🇮🇸 óútreiknanlegt
🇰🇿 сипаттауға болмайтын
🇬🇪 არასაბედნიერებელი
🇦🇿 izah edilə bilməyən
🇲🇽 inexpresable
Etymology
The term 'unearthliest' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', indicating negation, and the root 'earthly', which pertains to the earth or worldly matters. The suffix '-est' indicates the superlative form of the adjective, suggesting that something is to the greatest degree. The word 'earthly' originates from the Old English 'eorðlic', which means 'of the earth', and has evolved over centuries to denote things that are terrestrial or worldly. Its usage in literature and poetry often emphasizes a contrast between the mundane and the sublime, thus 'unearthliest' emerges as a descriptor for qualities that transcend ordinary experiences, often linked to the divine or ethereal realms.