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earthly
adjective earth·ly \ˈərth-lē\
: having to do with life on the Earth
: imaginable or possible
Full Definition of EARTHLY
1
a : characteristic of or belonging to this earth b : relating to the human race's actual life on this earth
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First Known Use of EARTHLY
before 12th century
Related to EARTHLY
- Synonyms
- carnal, earthborn, earthbound, fleshly, material, mundane, sublunary, temporal, terrene, terrestrial, worldly
- Antonyms
- heavenly, nontemporal, unearthly, unworldly
Synonym Discussion of EARTHLY
earthly, worldly, mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth. earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual <abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent>. worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification <worldly goods> and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical <a mundane discussion of finances>.
EARTHLY Defined for Kids
earthly
adjective earth·ly \ˈərth-lē\
Definition of EARTHLY for Kids
1
: having to do with or belonging to the earth
2
: imaginable, possible <It's of no earthly use.>
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