otherworldly
adjective
oth·er·world·ly
ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē 
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling that of a world other than the actual world
b
: devoted to preparing for a world to come
2
: devoted to intellectual or imaginative pursuits
otherworldliness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of otherworldly in a Sentence
otherworldly creatures from the deep sea
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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National parks lure millions of travelers each year with their otherworldly rock formations, abundant wildlife and thought-provoking archaeological sites.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024
Items from the natural world can create an otherworldly look.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
The route from Fort William to Mallaig, in particular, showcases an otherworldly mix of breathtaking U.K. views including craggy mountains, giant lakes, and the photogenic, 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for appearing in the Harry Potter films.
—Luke Abrahams, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
On the opposite end of the design spectrum was steampunk gothic artist H.R. Giger, who created all of the otherworldly ideas, including the xenomorphs, their ships, their moon, and their eggs.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 25 May 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024
Items from the natural world can create an otherworldly look.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
The route from Fort William to Mallaig, in particular, showcases an otherworldly mix of breathtaking U.K. views including craggy mountains, giant lakes, and the photogenic, 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for appearing in the Harry Potter films.
—Luke Abrahams, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
On the opposite end of the design spectrum was steampunk gothic artist H.R. Giger, who created all of the otherworldly ideas, including the xenomorphs, their ships, their moon, and their eggs.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 25 May 2024
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherworldly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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