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unearthly

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Adj — Strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural.

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How to use unearthly

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unearthly silence unearthly hour unearthly glow

Etymology

From un- ("not") plus earthly.

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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.

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