otherly adjective 2adverb 1forms 2 adjective2 •Pertaining to something or someone else; different.[...] sense of cultural pride, we have become fixated on the only apparent characteristic that labels us as otherly. — 2000 •Pertaining or directed toward others; otherish.He has no needs or wants that are not met within the eternal community of otherly love known as the triune Godhead of Father, Son, and Spirit. God doesn't need us. — 2011 adverb1 •(nonstandard) Otherwise; differently. formsmore otherly · most otherly