otherworldly

English

/ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/

adj
Definitions
  • Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.
  • Not belonging to the real world; unnatural; odd and unfamiliar.

Etymology

Suffix from English otherworld.

Origin

English

otherworld

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