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.