down-to-earth
adjective
1
: practical
down-to-earth traveling tips
2
: unpretentious
surprised to find the movie star so down-to-earth
down-to-earthness
noun
Examples of down-to-earth in a Sentence
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Her celebrations and soundbites go everywhere on social media, and her down-to-earth vibe connects easily with the fanbase.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Yes, Hannah Wells is supposed to be the most relatable, down-to-earth girl in the room, the one who feels easiest to project onto.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
The truth is a bit more down-to-earth.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
With prices ranging from 3 renminbi to 38 renminbi, some Chinese netizens cheered the brand on for being down-to-earth.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Yes, Hannah Wells is supposed to be the most relatable, down-to-earth girl in the room, the one who feels easiest to project onto.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
The truth is a bit more down-to-earth.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
With prices ranging from 3 renminbi to 38 renminbi, some Chinese netizens cheered the brand on for being down-to-earth.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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