unearthly — supernatural, otherworldly, or extremely strange and unnatural
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: supernatural, otherworldly, or extremely strange and unnatural
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɜːrθli/
Korean meaning: 초자연적인, 이세상 것이 아닌, 극도로 이상하고 부자연스러운
Korean pronunciation: 언**어**스리
Example Sentences
- My roommate practices violin at the unearthly hour of 5 AM every morning.
- The aurora borealis displayed an unearthly green glow across the Arctic sky.
- His unearthly talent for eating pizza made him a legend at the local restaurant.
unearthly
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈɜːrθli//
supernatural, otherworldly, or extremely strange and unnatural
Hikers encounter an unearthly glowing spirit floating above the forest floor
Unearthly spirits rise above earthly ground, met worthily with reverent sound!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, formed by combining the prefix 'un-' (not) with 'earthly' (of this world, worldly). The word emerged in the 14th century to describe things that seem to belong to another realm beyond our physical world.
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📝Examples
“My roommate practices violin at the unearthly hour of 5 AM every morning.”
“The aurora borealis displayed an unearthly green glow across the Arctic sky.”
“His unearthly talent for eating pizza made him a legend at the local restaurant.”
“The old cemetery had an unearthly atmosphere that made visitors feel uneasy.”
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