extraterrestrial
3 antonyms for extraterrestrial — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Originating from outside Earth, especially from another planet or outer space.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Originating from outside Earth, especially from another planet or outer space.
“The observatory searches for signs of extraterrestrial life.”
alien
extraterrestrial being
Opposites
2. noun
A being from outside Earth; an alien.
“Smith returns in Men In Black 3 as a veteran agent of a secret organization dedicated to policing the earth’s many extraterrestrials.”
Antonyms
How to use extraterrestrial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
extraterrestrial life
extraterrestrial intelligence
Etymology
Formed from extra- ("outside") + terrestrial ("of the Earth"), literally "beyond Earth."
Full origin of extraterrestrial →Frequently asked questions
What does “extraterrestrial” mean?
The word “extraterrestrial” means originating from outside Earth, especially from another planet or outer space. In plain terms, relating to something (or someone) from beyond Earth — an alien or alien life.
How do you pronounce “extraterrestrial”?
“Extraterrestrial” is pronounced ehk-struh-tuh-REHS-tree-uhl (/ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “extraterrestrial” in a sentence?
Here is “extraterrestrial” used in a sentence: “The observatory searches for signs of extraterrestrial life.”
What is the opposite of “extraterrestrial”?
The opposite of “extraterrestrial” — its antonyms — are Earthling, Terran and terrestrial.
What part of speech is “extraterrestrial”?
Depending on how it is used, “extraterrestrial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “extraterrestrial” a common word?
“Extraterrestrial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “extraterrestrial” have?
“Extraterrestrial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: originating from outside Earth, especially from another planet or outer space.
