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
The first dive into a ship is an otherworldly experience.
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Is this an otherworldly dimension?
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
In winter, breath crystallizes in the air, and the animals resemble pale apparitions in an otherworldly landscape of snow and ice.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Is this an otherworldly dimension?
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
In winter, breath crystallizes in the air, and the animals resemble pale apparitions in an otherworldly landscape of snow and ice.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for otherworldly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly
Adjective
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The move signals ambitions beyond the CEO romances and supernatural love triangles that have dominated the space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Valak first appears in The Conjuring 2, when the Warrens are in England, investigating the Enfield poltergeist — the case of a young girl allegedly experiencing a supernatural force taking over her body.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The site became overcrowded and used controversial treatments such as electroshock and insulin coma therapy, according to local reports, and since its abandonment, many visitors report paranormal activity in the former ward buildings.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Lutzes' story has been the subject of much debate, especially given the fact that the next family to take over the house, James and Barbara Cromarty, lived in the house for a decade without any paranormal occurrences.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, mother, writer, crafter, and lover of all things mystical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Graham describes an almost mystical creative energy during the filming of a climactic reconciliation scene between Bruce and his dad.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her poetry carries it all—the metaphysical, the flirtatious, the unsettling, the provocative— all in such miniscule space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Yoga and sound baths set the tone, but the property also offers a roster of metaphysical experiences for those curious for something more.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Otherworldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherworldly. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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