Unearthly
adjective
Something that is very strange and not natural.
She heard an unearthly sound in the middle of the night.
Often appears as...
- unearthly sound
- unearthly beauty
adjective
Unusually or exceptionally great.
Her voice is of unearthly beauty.
Often appears as...
- unearthly beauty
- unearthly talent
adjective
At an unusually early or late hour.
He was awakened at an unearthly hour by a loud noise.
Often appears as...
- unearthly hour
- unearthly morning
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Something that is very strange and not natural.
She heard an unearthly sound in the middle of the night.
Often appears as...
- unearthly sound
- unearthly beauty
adjective
Unusually or exceptionally great.
Her voice is of unearthly beauty.
Often appears as...
- unearthly beauty
- unearthly talent
adjective
At an unusually early or late hour.
He was awakened at an unearthly hour by a loud noise.
Often appears as...
- unearthly hour
- unearthly morning
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Otherworldly Origin
Use 'unearthly' to describe things that feel like they don't belong to this world, suggesting a mysterious origin.
The ruins had an unearthly glow, as if illuminated by another realm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scary
'Unearthly' can describe something strange without it being frightening, focusing more on its unusual nature.
The artist's imagination gave birth to an exhibit filled with unearthly landscapes.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Caution
When calling something 'unearthly', be aware it can imply something negative unless paired with a positive adjective.
She had an unearthly charm that was both captivating and disconcerting.
Pro Tip 1/3Otherworldly Origin
Use 'unearthly' to describe things that feel like they don't belong to this world, suggesting a mysterious origin.
The ruins had an unearthly glow, as if illuminated by another realm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scary
'Unearthly' can describe something strange without it being frightening, focusing more on its unusual nature.
The artist's imagination gave birth to an exhibit filled with unearthly landscapes.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Caution
When calling something 'unearthly', be aware it can imply something negative unless paired with a positive adjective.
She had an unearthly charm that was both captivating and disconcerting.
Pro Tip 1/3Otherworldly Origin
Use 'unearthly' to describe things that feel like they don't belong to this world, suggesting a mysterious origin.
The ruins had an unearthly glow, as if illuminated by another realm.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scary
'Unearthly' can describe something strange without it being frightening, focusing more on its unusual nature.
The artist's imagination gave birth to an exhibit filled with unearthly landscapes.
Pro Tip 3/3Use with Caution
When calling something 'unearthly', be aware it can imply something negative unless paired with a positive adjective.
She had an unearthly charm that was both captivating and disconcerting.
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inside this hangar a team of scientists is hard at work trying to reverse-engineer a UFO witnesses reported a massive craft capable of unearthly performance but what could explain these capabilities the
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Reverse Engineering a...
inside this hangar a team of scientists is hard at work trying to reverse-engineer a UFO witnesses reported a massive craft capable of unearthly performance but what could explain these capabilities the
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Quote examples
Ravyn Lenae
American Musician
While creating Moon Shoes, I had no idea that I was doing it. The experience was extremely organic, considering that I was making music spontaneously and working alongside friends. I chose to title the project 'Moon Shoes' to give listeners a sense of unearthly freedom. I believe each song moves listeners closer to the moon and personal truth.
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Adelbert von Chamisso
German Poet
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it.
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Richard D. Zanuck
American Producer
In the studios days, the public's perception of movie stars was much different, because the stars were so much less exposed. This made them seem more special, more unearthly. Today they're no longer perceived as different - they've become human, so to speak.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
In my job, I am portrayed as a misfit, a grandiose high fashion lady or an unearthly creature. At home, it's important I can look in the mirror, strip away the disguise and be comfortable with who stares back.
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Kim Elizabeth
American Writer
It is normal for me to wake and find myself writing in the dark... or to be out of my tomb, caught in an unearthly world, alive with the images that haunt me.
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Sophie Dahl
English Model
On my raw food diet, my skin shone bright like a gilded deity and my eyes glowed in a somewhat unearthly manner.
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Nafisa Joseph
Indian Model
Sometimes, I sit down to sketch at the unearthly hour of 3 in the morning!
Quote examples
Ravyn Lenae
American Musician
While creating Moon Shoes, I had no idea that I was doing it. The experience was extremely organic, considering that I was making music spontaneously and working alongside friends. I chose to title the project 'Moon Shoes' to give listeners a sense of unearthly freedom. I believe each song moves listeners closer to the moon and personal truth.
Quote examples
Adelbert von Chamisso
German Poet
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it.
Quote examples
Richard D. Zanuck
American Producer
In the studios days, the public's perception of movie stars was much different, because the stars were so much less exposed. This made them seem more special, more unearthly. Today they're no longer perceived as different - they've become human, so to speak.
Quote examples
Erin O'Connor
English Model
In my job, I am portrayed as a misfit, a grandiose high fashion lady or an unearthly creature. At home, it's important I can look in the mirror, strip away the disguise and be comfortable with who stares back.
Quote examples
Kim Elizabeth
American Writer
It is normal for me to wake and find myself writing in the dark... or to be out of my tomb, caught in an unearthly world, alive with the images that haunt me.
Quote examples
Sophie Dahl
English Model
On my raw food diet, my skin shone bright like a gilded deity and my eyes glowed in a somewhat unearthly manner.
Quote examples
Nafisa Joseph
Indian Model
Sometimes, I sit down to sketch at the unearthly hour of 3 in the morning!
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