otherworldly
Beyond normal reality
Otherworldly describes something that seems to belong to another realm—strange, ethereal, or supernatural in quality.
An otherworldly glow suggests something not quite of this earth.
The word applies to experiences, appearances, or atmospheres that feel detached from ordinary reality: Her voice had an otherworldly beauty.
It can also describe someone so spiritually focused or dreamy they seem disconnected from practical concerns.
Awe-inspiring greatness
- divineOf or from gods
- celestialOf the sky above
- heavenlyDivinely pleasant or blissful
- ascensionMovement to higher position
enlightenment · nirvana · satori · epiphany · beatific · seraphic · exalted · ineffable
Eerily beyond normal
- hauntingDisturbingly unforgettable
- chillingCausing fear or cold
- creepyDisturbingly strange
- spookyUnsettlingly strange
ghostly · spectral · phantasmal · ominous · foreboding · shadowy · unsettling · strange
Beyond scientific explanation
- apparitionVisible supernatural manifestation
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- poltergeistDisruptive supernatural entity
- hauntedOccupied by ghosts
séance · medium · psychic · clairvoyant · telekinesis · possession · exorcism · vampire
Concealed from view
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- esotericAccessible to few
- shamanicOf spirit-world intermediaries
- oracleAuthoritative wisdom source
prophecy · talisman · divination · ritual · druidic · cabalistic · hermetic · alchemical
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- elfSmall magical creature
- fairyTiny winged magical creature
enchanted · magical · mythical · fabled · legendary · chimera · phoenix · griffin
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- wispyThin and insubstantial
delicate · airy · vaporous · weightless · featherlight · shimmering · iridescent · glowing
Being from outer space
- martianNative of fourth planet
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
abduction · encounter · xenomorph · starman · jovian · probes · sci-fi · close encounter
sublime
Awe-inspiring greatness
ascension · enlightenment · nirvana · satori · epiphany · beatific · seraphic · exalted · ineffable · rapture
uncanny
Eerily beyond normal
spooky · ghostly · spectral · phantasmal · ominous · foreboding · shadowy · unsettling · strange · bizarre
paranormal
Beyond scientific explanation
- apparitionVisible supernatural manifestation
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- poltergeistDisruptive supernatural entity
haunted · séance · medium · psychic · clairvoyant · telekinesis · possession · exorcism · vampire · werewolf
occult
Concealed from view
oracle · prophecy · talisman · divination · ritual · druidic · cabalistic · hermetic · alchemical · runic
dragon
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
fairy · enchanted · magical · mythical · fabled · legendary · chimera · phoenix · griffin · pegasus
gossamer
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
wispy · delicate · airy · vaporous · weightless · featherlight · shimmering · iridescent · glowing · radiant
extraterrestrial
Being from outer space
- martianNative of fourth planet
- cosmicPertaining to the universe
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
spacecraft · abduction · encounter · xenomorph · starman · jovian · probes · sci-fi · close encounter · grey aliens
- fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, elf
- supernaturalghosts, ghost, witches, spirits, vampire
- mysteriousmysterious, cryptic, enigmatic, arcane, obscure
- Mysticalethereal, supernatural, numinous, transcendent, ineffable
- strangenessodd, weird, strange, bizarre, peculiar
- atmospheresmisty, hazy, foggy, smoky, humid
otherworldlyworldly
Experienced in practical affairs
earthly · mundane · terrestrial · earthbound · material
otherworldlypractical
Suited for real use
pragmatic · grounded · realistic · hardheaded · down-to-earth
- otherworldly creaturesBeings from beyond reality