Otherworld

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌðərˌwɜrld/

Definitions of otherworld

noun a supernatural or mystical realm beyond the physical world

Example Sentences

A1 The children imagined they were exploring an otherworld filled with magical creatures.

A2 The book described a mysterious portal that led to an otherworld beyond our own.

B1 The protagonist found themselves in an otherworldly dimension where the laws of physics did not apply.

B2 The scientist theorized about the existence of parallel otherworlds that could be accessed through advanced technology.

C1 The writer's vivid descriptions painted a detailed picture of the intricate societies that existed in the otherworld.

C2 The artist's surreal paintings captured the ethereal beauty of the otherworld, mesmerizing all who beheld them.

Examples of otherworld in a Sentence

formal The protagonist found themselves transported to an otherworldly realm filled with strange creatures and mystical landscapes.

informal I can't believe we stumbled upon an otherworldly place like this, it's like something out of a movie!

slang Dude, that party last night was totally otherworldly, everyone was having such a great time!

figurative Her beauty was so captivating, it was as if she belonged to an otherworldly realm where perfection was the norm.

Grammatical Forms of otherworld

past tense

otherworlded

plural

otherworlds

comparative

more otherworldly

superlative

most otherworldly

present tense

otherworlds

future tense

will otherworld

perfect tense

have otherworlded

continuous tense

is otherworlding

singular

otherworld

positive degree

otherworldly

infinitive

to otherworld

gerund

otherworlding

participle

otherworlded

Origin and Evolution of otherworld

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English and Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'otherworld' originated from Old English and Old Norse languages, where 'other' meant 'alternate' or 'different' and 'world' referred to the physical realm.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'otherworld' evolved to refer to a mystical or supernatural realm beyond the physical world, often associated with folklore, mythology, and spirituality.