Synonyms for

Earthly

Verb / ˈɜ:θli: / Another word for earthly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the earth or human life on earth; mundane

Synonyms & similar words

heavenly mundane worldly terrestrial earthy material secular physical temporal human global cosmic natural common profane vulgar ordinary routine everyday usual normal

Synonyms by register

Formal

terrestrial mundane secular corporeal

Informal

real-world down-to-earth practical

Literary

sublunary mortal temporal

Antonyms

heavenly celestial spiritual divine supernatural ethereal unworldly

Common collocations

  • earthly possessions
  • earthly delights
  • earthly kingdom
  • earthly concerns
  • earthly matters
  • earthly life
  • earthly realm

Word family

noun earth
adjective earthly
adverb earthly

Usage note

Often used in contrast to spiritual or heavenly concepts. Can sometimes imply a lack of sophistication or ambition, but also a grounding in reality.

Example sentences

  1. The caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly is an earthly miracle.
  2. Her earthly desires were overshadowed by her spiritual beliefs.
  3. The earthly realm is but a small part of the universe.
  4. The king was buried in a grand earthly tomb.
  5. The astronauts' mission was to explore the earthly terrain.

Quotes

  • I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world. - Socrates
  • We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. - Native American Proverb
  • The earth is what we all have in common. - Wendell Berry

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