as in supernatural
of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
a movie in which otherworldly beings live among us in a parallel universe
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Recent Examples of otherworldly
Whishaw’s soft, soothing, somewhat otherworldly voice is the secret ingredient.
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In particular, Bronson van Wyck is famous for his otherworldly creations.
—Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Sometimes only the tops of other skyscrapers are visible, poking through the clouds in an otherworldly tableau.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Invited to tour the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, an otherworldly entity threatens each group, wreaking havoc on the ship.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In particular, Bronson van Wyck is famous for his otherworldly creations.
—Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Sometimes only the tops of other skyscrapers are visible, poking through the clouds in an otherworldly tableau.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Invited to tour the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, an otherworldly entity threatens each group, wreaking havoc on the ship.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
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Twenty years after the Keanu Reeves supernatural noir, some thoughts on what’s missing in everyday entertainment.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even for those who attribute supernatural powers to tarot, the past is anything but straightforward.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whether or not Adele truly lived in fear of paranormal roommates, the fact remains that Sutton has been unable to sell Lock House for the last 14 years.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Joo-Sil also appeared role in the K-drama The Uncanny Counter, which follows a group of paranormal hunters on the search for evil spirits from the afterlife.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
2 Feb. 2025
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His first two tasks of the day: 20 minutes of transcendental meditation ... followed by four shots of espresso.—
Axios,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The director was also a vocal supporter of transcendental meditation.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some even produce compounds that interact in mysterious ways with animal biology, inducing profound and mystical psychedelic experiences.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This deep and intuitive planet will deepen your connection to all things mystical and intangible over the coming years, so prepare for a spiritual journey that’ll shape the rest of your life.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the sequences are also meant to be dream visions, metaphysical and cinematic escapes into an alternate dimension full of exquisite grandiosity and grace.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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The movie is a metaphysical mystery, a sort of American gothic in which a warm and inviting old suburban house becomes the shivery site of a haunting, a confinement, and a menace.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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