otherworldly (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌðərˈwɜːrldli/

Definition

Strange, mysterious, and not seeming to belong to this world; supernatural or spiritual.

Examples

• The music had an otherworldly quality that made you feel like you were floating.

• She described her out-of-body experience as an otherworldly journey.

• The ancient ruins had an otherworldly atmosphere, as if time stood still.

Synonyms of otherworldly

Words with a similar meaning to otherworldly:

• unearthly
• supernatural
• celestial
• ethereal

Antonyms of otherworldly

Words with the opposite meaning to otherworldly:

• mundane
• earthly

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