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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The first season, set in London, follows Helen Webb (Knightley), a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy.
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Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
And Josh is obviously just really sweet and down-to-earth and was really, really lovely too.
—Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
Kylie Kelce, wife of former NFL player Jason Kelce, has gained a large following due to her relatability and down-to-earth personality.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But what sustains this spirit is the tangible, down-to-earth life on the ground.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
And Josh is obviously just really sweet and down-to-earth and was really, really lovely too.
—Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
Kylie Kelce, wife of former NFL player Jason Kelce, has gained a large following due to her relatability and down-to-earth personality.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But what sustains this spirit is the tangible, down-to-earth life on the ground.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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 30 Nov. 2025.
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