Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unearthly

Adjective

/ʌnˈɜːrθli/

Definition

Not of this world; strange or otherworldly.

Examples

The unearthly glow of the moonlight cast eerie shadows on the forest floor.
Her voice had an unearthly quality that captivated everyone in the room.
The landscape was so unearthly that it felt like a scene from a science fiction movie.

Meaning

The term describes something that is beyond earthly or natural existence, often evoking a sense of the supernatural or extraordinary. It can refer to beauty, sounds, or experiences that seem too beautiful or perfect to be real.