OTHERWORLDLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

otherworldly

adjective

ˌə-t͟hər-ˈwərl(d)-lē

Definition of otherworldly

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 Jones gives a career-best performance in The Archers’ glorious tribute to the otherworldly landscapes where Powell’s father grew up. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Kasdan and Shiban both have some experience on YA shows and/or those dealing with otherworldly elements. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 The tale of a school principal who forms a bond with an otherworldly boy draws from his own insights. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 In an unusual move for an outdoor summer wedding, Moore opted for these over-the-elbow gloves, adding a touch of otherworldly drama to the ensemble. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for otherworldly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for otherworldly

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As dark occurrences begin to shatter the quiet of their isolated home, the boy is forced to navigate a harrowing psychological nightmare where the line between real-world madness and supernatural terror blurs.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
The sequel ratchets up the stakes by saddling its cursed protagonist with not only a supernatural nightmare but the pressures of living under an intensely public spotlight.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of supernatural

Adjective

An entity behind the disturbance grows increasingly fixated on the family’s daughter, prompting two paranormal investigators to dig into what becomes a traumatic case.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Jessica Chastain stars in Other Mommy as a wife and mom trying to protect her daughter from a paranormal entity that looks just like her.

— Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of paranormal

Adjective

As many an influencer has learned, that identity bestows the transcendental rewards of unconditional love—and plenty of new branding opportunities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Stablecoins have become one of crypto’s most transcendental inventions.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of transcendental

Adjective

Eddy has been spared the worst violence; the novel casts his racial privilege as a kind of metaphysical exemption.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
There seems to be a deliberate effort here to make the show more fun without dumbing down its metaphysical and philosophical implications.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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