otherworldly
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Adj — Belonging to, or reminiscent of, a realm beyond the everyday physical world — dreamlike, mystical, or strange.
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Etymology
A compound of "other world" (a realm beyond the ordinary or beyond death) and the adjective-forming suffix "-ly."
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What does “otherworldly” mean?
The word “otherworldly” means belonging to, or reminiscent of, a realm beyond the everyday physical world — dreamlike, mystical, or strange. In plain terms, strange or beautiful in a way that feels like it belongs to another realm, not the ordinary world.
How do you pronounce “otherworldly”?
“Otherworldly” is pronounced uh-thuh-WURLD-lee (/ˌʌðəɹˈwɜɹl(d)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “otherworldly” in a sentence?
Here is “otherworldly” used in a sentence: “The aurora cast an otherworldly green glow across the night sky.”
What part of speech is “otherworldly”?
“Otherworldly” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “otherworldly” have?
“Otherworldly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to, or reminiscent of, a realm beyond the everyday physical world — dreamlike, mystical, or strange.