unworldly

Example Sentences

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It’s impressive enough as it stands, but when the skirt opens to reveal a team of dancers inside of it as Gaga transitions from “Bloody Mary” to “Abracadabra,” it seems almost unworldly.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

The King is presented as old fashioned and rather unworldly.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

I was so deluded and stupid, and weirdly unworldly, when I set out on this project.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021

That unworldly image he saw in the sky the morning of Sept. 11 took on new meaning as he healed: “It didn’t dawn on me until later that the vision was Lauren.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Lush roses, long-stemmed tulips, even a group of red-gold fire lilies in mid-bloom sprouted from the dark, shimmering soil like some piece of unworldly paradise.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray