Unearthly Meaning in English
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释义
Very strange, unnatural, or seeming to come from another world. It can describe something mysterious, eerie, or so unusual that it feels supernatural.
用法与细微差别
Often used for things that are eerie, mysterious, or disturbingly strange. Common in descriptions of sounds, lights, or feelings (e.g., 'an unearthly silence'). Sometimes used for odd timing ('at an unearthly hour'). Tone: neutral or slightly negative; rarely used for people.
例句
The forest was silent with an unearthly calm.
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He heard an unearthly noise in the night.
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There was an unearthly glow coming from the window.
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I woke up at some unearthly hour and couldn't fall back asleep.
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The baby's cry had an unearthly quality that made everyone nervous.
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That painting has an unearthly beauty—it almost doesn't seem real.
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