unearthly Definition
- 1supernatural or ghostly
- 2strange and unfamiliar
- 3extremely unreasonable or unlikely
Using unearthly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unearthly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sound was so unearthly that it sent shivers down my spine.
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The unearthly beauty of the aurora borealis left us speechless.
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The idea of traveling to Mars in a week seems unearthly.
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The unearthly hour at which the meeting was scheduled made it difficult for many to attend.
unearthly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unearthly
Phrases with unearthly
a time that is very early or very late, typically outside of normal business hours
Example
The flight leaves at an unearthly hour, so we'll have to wake up at 3am.
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The forest was so still that it was almost unearthly quiet.
unearthly powers
supernatural abilities or forces
Example
The hero used his unearthly powers to defeat the villain.
Origins of unearthly
from 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'earthly'
Summary: unearthly in Brief
The term 'unearthly' [ʌnˈərθli] refers to things that are supernatural or ghostly, strange and unfamiliar, or extremely unreasonable or unlikely. It can describe sounds, beauty, ideas, or times, as in 'The sound was so unearthly that it sent shivers down my spine.' 'Unearthly' extends into phrases like 'an unearthly hour,' denoting very early or late times, and 'unearthly quiet,' referring to eerie silence.
