earthly

earth·ly

adj \ˈərth-lē\

Definition of EARTHLY

1

a : characteristic of or belonging to this earth b : relating to the human race's actual life on this earth

2

: possible <of what earthly use is it?>

— earth·li·ness noun

Examples of EARTHLY

1. <a sermon against our obsession with earthly pursuits>

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

Related Words: animal, bodily, corporal, corporeal, physical; daily, diurnal; unspiritual; anthropic (or anthropical), anthropocentric

Near Antonyms: celestial, Elysian, empyreal, empyrean, supernal; metaphysical; devotional, divine, religious, sacred, spiritual, utopian; extraterrestrial; ethereal, supernatural, transcendent, transcendental

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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>.