Unearthly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; "an eldritch screech"; "the three weird sisters"; "stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy; "an unearthly light"; "he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The figure loomed over her with an unearthly presence, as if drawn from a dark dream.
- In the dead of night, the forest came alive with unearthly whispers that sent shivers down the spines of the travelers.
- The abandoned mansion had an unearthly aura about it, as if the walls held secrets and stories that refused to be silenced.
- As the clock struck midnight, an unearthly glow emanated from within the attic, casting an eerie light over the sleeping town.
- The night was filled with an unearthly music, as if the stars themselves were singing in harmony with some celestial choir.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul; "a spiritual approach to life"; "spiritual fulfillment"; "spiritual values"; "unearthly love".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mystic's unearthly calm in the face of turmoil was a testament to her deep spiritual connection.
- Her music was said to have an unearthly quality that could transport listeners to a higher realm.
- The artist's use of light and color created an unearthly atmosphere that seemed to transcend the physical world.
- The old sage's words of wisdom carried an unearthly authority that commanded respect from all who heard them.
- The lovers' unearthly bond seemed to defy the laws of mortal love, a union that was both fierce and tender.