unearthliness
|un/earth/li/ness|
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/ʌnˈɜrθlinəs/
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/ʌnˈɜːθlinəs/
not of this world
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unearthliness' originates from the word 'unearthly', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'earthly' meaning 'of this world'.
Historical Evolution
'unearthly' changed from the Old English word 'eorðlic' meaning 'earthly' and eventually became the modern English word 'unearthly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not of this world', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unearthly; otherworldliness.
The unearthliness of the landscape made it seem like a scene from a dream.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 22:34