unearthly
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for unearthly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unearthly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unearthly silence
unearthly hour
unearthly glow
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus earthly.
Full origin of unearthly →Frequently asked questions
What does “unearthly” mean?
The word “unearthly” means strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural. In plain terms, eerie and otherworldly, or (informally) absurdly extreme, as in "an unearthly hour.".
How do you pronounce “unearthly”?
“Unearthly” is pronounced uhn-URTH-lee (/ʌnˈɝθ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “unearthly” in a sentence?
Here is “unearthly” used in a sentence: “An unearthly silence fell over the abandoned village.”
What part of speech is “unearthly”?
“Unearthly” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unearthly” have?
“Unearthly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural.
