Otherworldly Meaning in English
word
ˈəðɝˈwɝɫdɫi
UH-thur-WURLD-lee
ˈʌðəwˌɜːldli
UHTH-uh-wurld-lee
Definition
Describes something that seems magical, supernatural, or as if it comes from another world. It often means very strange, beautiful, or unearthly.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used in a poetic or artistic context to describe beauty that feels magical or not of this world, such as music, landscapes, or eyes. Common collocation: 'otherworldly beauty'. Not used for everyday, real-world things.
Spanish: de otro mundo - sobrenaturalPortuguese (BR): de outro mundo - sobrenaturalPortuguese (PT): de outro mundo - sobrenaturalChinese (Simplified): 超凡的 - 超自然的Chinese (Traditional): 超凡的 - 超自然的Hindi: अलौकिक - परीलौकिकArabic: غير دنيوي - خارق للطبيعةBengali: অলৌকিক - অজানা জগতের (অর্থে)Russian: неземной - потустороннийJapanese: 異世界的（いせかいてき） - 超現実的（ちょうげんじつてき）Vietnamese: siêu thực - không thuộc về thế gianKorean: 이세계적인 - 비현실적인Turkish: dünyevi olmayan - başka bir dünyadan gibiUrdu: غیر ارضی - ماورائیIndonesian: dunia lain - gaib
Example Sentences
The sky looked otherworldly after the storm.
basic
Her singing has an otherworldly quality.
basic
The artwork in the gallery felt truly otherworldly.
basic
There was an otherworldly silence as the sun set over the desert.
natural
Her otherworldly eyes made everyone stop and stare.
natural
The music in the movie was so otherworldly, I forgot where I was for a moment.
natural