Otherworldly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈəðɝˈwɝɫdɫi

UH-thur-WURLD-lee

UK

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 - sobrenatural
• Portuguese (BR): de outro mundo - sobrenatural
• Portuguese (PT): de outro mundo - sobrenatural
• Chinese (Simplified): 超凡的 - 超自然的
• Chinese (Traditional): 超凡的 - 超自然的
• Hindi: अलौकिक - परीलौकिक
• Arabic: غير دنيوي - خارق للطبيعة
• Bengali: অলৌকিক - অজানা জগতের (অর্থে)
• Russian: неземной - потусторонний
• Japanese: 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 gian
• Korean: 이세계적인 - 비현실적인
• Turkish: dünyevi olmayan - başka bir dünyadan gibi
• Urdu: غیر ارضی - ماورائی
• Indonesian: 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