otherworldly
adjective
oth·er·world·ly
ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē 
1
a
: of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting that of a world other than the actual world
the otherworldly creatures of the deep sea
b
: devoted to preparing for a world to come
2
: devoted to intellectual or imaginative pursuits
otherworldliness
noun
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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His otherworldly talent is undeniable, as are his incredible physicality and mental strength.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Known for his otherworldly, powerful designs, Mugler often plays with unexpected textures—and these avant-garde metal strap details are a prime example.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Stops can include hikes through the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, the Virgin River Narrows of Zion National Park, and the red rock vistas of Arches National Park.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Known for his otherworldly, powerful designs, Mugler often plays with unexpected textures—and these avant-garde metal strap details are a prime example.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
The book details the life and otherworldly visions of Black Elk, the Oglala Lakota healer and shaman who bore witness to the horrors of white settler colonialism firsthand, including at the battles of Little Big Horn (1876) and Wounded Knee (1890).
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Stops can include hikes through the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, the Virgin River Narrows of Zion National Park, and the red rock vistas of Arches National Park.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherworldly. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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