Meaning & Definition of word "Unearthly"

Unearthly

/ʌnˈɜːrθli/

adjective:

  • 1. Strange and mysterious; not of this world.
    • Example: The artist's unearthly landscapes seemed to defy the laws of physics.
  • 2. Exceedingly beautiful or remarkable; heavenly.
    • Example: Her singing voice had an unearthly quality that captivated everyone in the room.
  • 3. So strange in nature as to seem not to belong to this earth.
    • Example: The unearthly glow of the northern lights left us in awe.
  • 4. Relating to a supernatural realm or otherworldly experiences.
    • Example: The unearthly sensations experienced during the meditation session were deeply transformative.

Etymology

Mid 17th century from un- ‘not’ + earthly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unearthly calm:

A state of peace that is almost surreal.

unearthly beauty:

A beauty that is extraordinary and captivating beyond the normal realm.

unearthly voices:

Sounds that seem supernatural or not from this world.

Related Words

supernatural:

Relating to something that is beyond scientific understanding.

ethereal:

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

celestial:

Related to the sky or outer space as distinct from the earth.

Slang Meanings of unearthly

Meaning: Out of this world; amazing.

Example Sentence: That concert was unearthly, man; I can't explain how good it was!

Meaning: Strange or bizarre.

Example Sentence: His behavior last night was just unearthly; I've never seen anything like it.