other-worldly
Beyond earthly realms
Other-worldly describes something that seems to belong to another realm—ethereal, supernatural, or transcendent.
An other-worldly landscape appears alien or dreamlike.
An other-worldly beauty seems too perfect for ordinary existence.
Someone with an other-worldly manner appears detached from mundane concerns, as if their mind dwells elsewhere.
Also spelled otherworldly.
Exceeding usual boundaries
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- esotericAccessible to few
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- mysticismPursuit of divine union
enchanted · magical · numinous · ineffable · sublime · prophetic · oracular · shamanic
Resembling a specter
- spectralGhostlike or wavelength-related
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- hauntedOccupied by ghosts
- apparitionVisible supernatural manifestation
paranormal · occult · poltergeist · séance · ectoplasm · wraith · banshee · spirit
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- wispyThin and insubstantial
- vaporousLike a gas, diffuse
luminous · shimmering · floating · delicate · airy · insubstantial · intangible · dreamlike
Otherworldly Celtic beings
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- AvalonMystical island of lore
- NarniaFictional snow-covered kingdom
- portalImposing entrance or gate
dimension · mythical · legendary · wonderland · impossible · surreal · bizarre · strange
Being from outer space
- UFOUnidentified aerial craft
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
nonhuman · abduction · Roswell · exoplanet · SETI · Venusian · mothership · invasion
transcendent
Exceeding usual boundaries
mysticism · enchanted · magical · numinous · ineffable · sublime · prophetic · oracular · shamanic · sacred
ghostly
Resembling a specter
apparition · paranormal · occult · poltergeist · séance · ectoplasm · wraith · banshee · spirit · eerie
gossamer
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- wispyThin and insubstantial
vaporous · luminous · shimmering · floating · delicate · airy · insubstantial · intangible · dreamlike · gauzy
fae
Otherworldly Celtic beings
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- AvalonMystical island of lore
- NarniaFictional snow-covered kingdom
portal · dimension · mythical · legendary · wonderland · impossible · surreal · bizarre · strange · weird
extraterrestrial
Being from outer space
- UFOUnidentified aerial craft
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
cosmic · nonhuman · abduction · Roswell · exoplanet · SETI · Venusian · mothership · invasion · probe
other-worldlymundane
Commonplace, lacking excitement
earthly · worldly · down-to-earth · realistic · ordinary
other-worldlyworldly
Experienced in practical affairs
materialistic · carnal · corporeal · physical · sensual
other-worldlyunremarkable
Not worthy of comment
plain · banal · pedestrian · unexceptional · nondescript