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This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it.
Adelbert von Chamisso

Meaning of "unearthly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNEARTHLY

unearthly  [ʌnˈɜːθlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNEARTHLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unearthly is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNEARTHLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Unearthly

Unearthly is a series of young-adult urban fantasy novels by American author Cynthia Hand, beginning with the inaugural entry of the same name. The story follows a teenager named Clara, who learns that she is part angel and has a purpose to fulfill on Earth. While seeking answers about her role, Clara encounters friends, enemies, and romantic interests amidst her journey.

Definition of unearthly in the English dictionary

The first definition of unearthly in the dictionary is ghostly; eerie; weird. Other definition of unearthly is heavenly; sublime. Unearthly is also ridiculous or unreasonable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNEARTHLY


bimonthly
baɪˈmʌnθlɪ
deathly
ˈdɛθlɪ
earthly
ˈɜːθlɪ
eathly
ˈiːθlɪ
eighthly
ˈeɪtθlɪ
eleventhly
ɪˈlevənθlɪ
fifteenthly
ˌfɪfˈtiːnθlɪ
fifthly
ˈfɪfθlɪ
fourthly
ˈfɔːθlɪ
Keighley
ˈkiːθlɪ
Llanelli
θlæˈnɛθlɪ
Llanelly
θlæˈneθlɪ
monthly
ˈmʌnθlɪ
nineteenthly
ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθlɪ
semi-monthly
ˌsɛmɪˈmʌnθlɪ
seventhly
ˈsevənθlɪ
sixthly
ˈsɪksθlɪ
soothly
ˈsuːθlɪ
uncouthly
ʌnˈkuːθlɪ
youthly
ˈjuːθlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNEARTHLY

uneager
uneagerly
uneared
unearmarked
unearned
unearned income
unearned increment
unearth
unearthliness
unease
uneasily
uneasiness
uneasy
uneatable
uneatableness
uneaten
uneath
uneccentric
uneclipsed
unecological

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNEARTHLY

eighteenthly
fourteenthly
graithly
loathly
ninthly
seventeenthly
smoothly
swithly
tenthly
thirteenthly
trimonthly
twelfthly
youngthly

Synonyms and antonyms of unearthly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNEARTHLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unearthly» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unearthly

Translation of «unearthly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNEARTHLY

Find out the translation of unearthly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unearthly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unearthly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

超凡脱俗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobrenatural
570 millions of speakers

English

unearthly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चमत्कारों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سماويه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неземной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sobrenatural
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপার্থিব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surnaturel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak wajar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unheimlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

とんでもない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소름 끼치는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unearthly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

siêu phàm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unearthly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अलौकिकरित्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doğaüstü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soprannaturale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieziemski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неземної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nepământeană
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερκόσμιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onaardse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unearthly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utenomjordisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unearthly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNEARTHLY»

The term «unearthly» is regularly used and occupies the 63.730 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNEARTHLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unearthly

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3 QUOTES WITH «UNEARTHLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unearthly.
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Adelbert von Chamisso
This man, although he appeared so humble and embarrassed in his air and manners, and passed so unheeded, had inspired me with such a feeling of horror by the unearthly paleness of his countenance, from which I could not avert my eyes, that I was unable longer to endure it.
2
Kim Elizabeth
It is normal for me to wake and find myself writing in the dark... or to be out of my tomb, caught in an unearthly world, alive with the images that haunt me.
3
Nafisa Joseph
Sometimes, I sit down to sketch at the unearthly hour of 3 in the morning!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNEARTHLY»

Discover the use of unearthly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unearthly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unearthly
. . One of the most addictive books I’ve read in a while. Unearthly had me lying awake at night, wondering what would happen next’ – Richelle Mead, No.1 bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series ‘Page-turning and gripping.
Cynthia Hand, 2011
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Hallowed
. . One of the most addictive books I’ve read in a while. Unearthly had me lying awake at night, wondering what would happen next’ – Richelle Mead, No.1 bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series ‘Page-turning and gripping.
Cynthia Hand, 2012
3
Unearthly
He and his partner, Crasher, have enlisted the aid of two Native American guides to take them into the murky and deadly Florida swamps. One of the guides, Samantha, is as beautiful as she is mysterious and Chris quickly falls for her.
Sandra Zeller, 2005
4
Unearthly Asylum
Joy Wells is fascinated by the strange noises coming from the old Spooking Asylum.
P.J. Bracegirdle, 2010
5
A garden of unearthly delights: bioengineering and the ...
In this first definitive book on the controversial subject of bioengineering and food, journalist Robin Mather explores the implications of the new cost-efficient, flavor-enhanced creations about to move out of the laboratory and into your ...
Robin Mather, 1995
6
Boundless
But it won't come without sacrifices and betrayal. In the riveting finale of the Unearthly series, Clara must choose her fate once and for all.
Cynthia Hand, 2013
7
Unearthly
Ann is a wallflower; she hides in her high school behind glasses and a book, with only her best friend, Nikki, as a confidant.
Ted Naifeh, 2005
8
Unearthly Disclosure
Among numerous revelations in this book are those involving the alien creature photographed by Filiberto Caponi in Italy.
Timothy Good, 2011
9
Unearthly Visions: Approaches to Science Fiction and Fantasy Art
This book provides such an examination. The volume offers both surveys of the entire history of these traditions and focused examinations of particular genres and artists.
Gary Westfahl, George Edgar Slusser, Kathleen Church Plummer, 2002
10
The Garden of Unearthly Delights
A time of legend and heroes. Of romance and wizardry and wonder. It was a time to take the mother of all giant leaps and enter - THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS
Robert Rankin, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNEARTHLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unearthly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Forest fires in Canada giving sun 'unearthly' look
Some called it "unearthly" or compared it with the moon. Orange sun. Photo courtesy David Kahn. The sun as seen Tuesday morning from South Loop on June 9 ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
2
new music from Tribulation, KEN mode, Noisem, more + Meek Is …
Brooklyn sludge weirdos Unearthly Trance have been broken up since 2012 (though members continued on in Serpentine Path), but they're now ready to come ... «Brooklyn Vegan, Apr 15»
3
Review: 'Sultans of Deccan India,' Unearthly Treasures of a Golden …
Human beings may excel at making things, but destroying them is equally a specialty. The second skill has given the history of art many tantalizing mysteries, ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
4
Unearthly Trance announce return and new live dates
NYC's own sludge/doom metal trio Unearthly Trance have confirmed their triumphant reformation, following a three year hiatus. The noise makers, consisting of ... «Next Mosh, Apr 15»
5
“Lord of the Rings” eat your heart out - unearthly aerial footage of the …
Over 300 million years in the making the stunning aerial vistas above the karst landscape of County Clare. It's believed that “The Lord of the Rings” and “The ... «IrishCentral, Mar 15»
6
The unearthly, mildewy music of Cape Verde's Os Tubaroes
Every once in a while I'll see a movie in which the use of a piece of music leaves me floored: the Rolling Stones' "Jumping Jack Flash" in Mean Streets, New ... «Chicago Reader, Mar 15»
7
Doctor Who Rewind: “An Unearthly Child”/”100000 BC”
This serial, alternately called “An Unearthly Child” for the title of the pilot episode or “100,000 BC” for the title of the 3 episodes that follow in the serial, was aired ... «GeekDad, Mar 15»
8
'Jupiter Ascending' review: An unearthly display of sci-fi skill
Almost every movie about the future is really about the present. In “Star Trek,” the universe of competing powers — the Federation versus the Romulans and ... «SFGate, Feb 15»
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Various Artists: When I Reach That Heavenly Shore: Unearthly Black …
Tompkins Square's When I Reach That Heavenly Shore: Unearthly Black Gospel, 1926-1936 is their third 3-CD collection of archival gospel since 2009's Fire in ... «PopMatters, Feb 15»
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First Listen: 'When I Reach That Heavenly Shore: Unearthly Black …
In the history of American popular music, gospel is the great conveyor. People could hear it everywhere as the 20th century grew from infancy to adolescence: in ... «NPR, Dec 14»

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