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otherworldly

/ˌʌð.ɚˈwɝːld.li/
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or seeming to belong to an imaginary, spiritual, or alien world rather than earthly reality.

Example

"The glowing bioluminescent waves gave the midnight beach an eerie, otherworldly beauty."

2

Devoted to spiritual, intellectual, or imaginative pursuits to the point of being detached from or unaware of practical everyday affairs.

Example

"The aging philosopher had an otherworldly demeanor, often forgetting to eat while absorbed in his manuscripts."

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• Rhymes for otherworldly

• Nearby Words

otherness
otherwise
otherworld
otherworldly
oti
otocinclus
ottawa

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Otherworldly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/otherworldly
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