Otherworldly

Pronunciation: /ˈʌðərˌwɜrldli/

Definitions of otherworldly

adjective relating to or characteristic of a world beyond the physical world; supernatural or mystical in nature

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had some scenes that were otherworldly.

A2 The story was filled with otherworldly creatures and magical beings.

B1 The painting depicted an otherworldly landscape that captivated viewers.

B2 The music had an otherworldly quality that transported listeners to a different realm.

C1 The novel's descriptions of the alien planet were truly otherworldly in nature.

C2 The special effects in the film created a truly otherworldly experience for the audience.

Examples of otherworldly in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting depicted an otherworldly landscape filled with fantastical creatures.

informal Have you seen that new movie with the otherworldly special effects? It's amazing!

slang That concert last night was totally otherworldly, man.

figurative Her beauty was so striking, it almost seemed otherworldly.

Grammatical Forms of otherworldly

• past tense: otherworldlyed
• plural: otherworldlies
• comparative: more otherworldly
• superlative: most otherworldly
• present tense: is otherworldly
• future tense: will be otherworldly
• perfect tense: has been otherworldly
• continuous tense: is being otherworldly
• singular: otherworldly
• positive degree: otherworldly
• infinitive: to be otherworldly
• gerund: being otherworldly
• participle: otherworldlying

Origin and Evolution of otherworldly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'otherworldly' originated from the combination of 'other' and 'worldly', indicating something beyond or outside of the physical world.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something supernatural or mystical, the term 'otherworldly' has evolved to also encompass qualities of being ethereal, mysterious, or beyond human understanding.