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Unearthly

usgb/ʌnˈɜːrθli/Volume
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Otherworldly OriginPlay
Use 'unearthly' to describe things that feel like they don't belong to this world, suggesting a mysterious origin. SlideThe ruins had an unearthly glow, as if illuminated by another realm.
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Not Always ScaryPlay
'Unearthly' can describe something strange without it being frightening, focusing more on its unusual nature. SlideThe artist's imagination gave birth to an exhibit filled with unearthly landscapes.
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Use with CautionPlay
When calling something 'unearthly', be aware it can imply something negative unless paired with a positive adjective. SlideShe had an unearthly charm that was both captivating and disconcerting.