adj
unearthly
uhn-URTH-lee
Unearthly (adj) means Strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural. Example: “An unearthly silence fell over the abandoned village.”
adj
1
Strange or eerie in a way that seems more than natural.
"An unearthly silence fell over the abandoned village."
2
Ridiculously early, late, or extreme (used informally).
"He called me at some unearthly hour of the morning."
How to use unearthly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEerie and otherworldly, or (informally) absurdly extreme, as in "an unearthly hour."
Common pairings
unearthly silence
unearthly hour
unearthly glow
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Word forms
- Comparative
- unearthlier
- Superlative
- unearthliest
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus earthly.
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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.
