down-to-earth

adjective

ˈdau̇n-tü-ˈərth 

1

: practical

down-to-earth traveling tips

2

: unpretentious

surprised to find the movie star so down-to-earth

down-to-earthness noun

Synonyms of down-to-earth

• humble
• meek
• modest

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While Lanterns season two has not been officially green-lit, Mundy and Cantwell are getting their ducks in a row should the audience reception and viewership numbers match the critics’ enthusiasm for the down-to-earth take on Green Lanterns. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Norton isn’t the only star who’s claimed that Swift and Kelce’s wedding was unexpectedly down-to-earth. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Her age is a few thousand, showcasing the down-to-earth demeanor that aligns her with Virgo, the astrological component that makes her chill and understanding (aside from being over two thousand years old). — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

But the concerns of Eternals are also loftier and more cosmic than Marvel’s typically down-to-earth storytelling. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

down-to-earth

adjective

ˌdau̇n-tə-ˈ(w)ərth

1

: practical sense 3

down-to-earth advice

2

: unpretentious

a down-to-earth person

down-to-earthness noun