otherworld

noun
UK: /ˈʌðəˌwɜːld/
US: /ˈʌðərˌwɜːld/

  1. A world that exists beyond our own, often associated with spirits or the afterlife.

    1. Fairies live in the otherworld.
    2. The hero journeyed to the otherworld to rescue his beloved's soul.

  2. A place that seems unreal or magical, very different from everyday life.

    1. The forest felt like another otherworld.
    2. Stepping onto the movie set was like entering another otherworld of fantasy.

Synonyms

afterworld netherworld underworld
otherworld adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling a world beyond the ordinary; supernatural or mystical.

    1. She felt otherworld peace.
    2. The music had an otherworld beauty that captivated the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "otherworld" in English means: A world that exists beyond our own, often associated with spirits or the afterlife., A place that seems unreal or magical, very different from everyday life..

The phonetic transcription of "otherworld" is /ˈʌðəˌwɜːld/ in British English and /ˈʌðərˌwɜːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "otherworld": afterworld, netherworld, underworld.

Example usage of "otherworld": "Fairies live in the otherworld.". More examples on the page.