Unearthly

/ʌnˈɜːrθli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Strange and mysterious; not of this world.
The artist's unearthly landscapes seemed to defy the laws of physics.
Exceedingly beautiful or remarkable; heavenly.
Her singing voice had an unearthly quality that captivated everyone in the room.
So strange in nature as to seem not to belong to this earth.
The unearthly glow of the northern lights left us in awe.
Relating to a supernatural realm or otherworldly experiences.
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.

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Slang Meanings

Out of this world; amazing.
That concert was unearthly, man; I can't explain how good it was!
Strange or bizarre.
His behavior last night was just unearthly; I've never seen anything like it.