earthly

earth-ly · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the earth or human life on earth, as opposed to heaven or the spiritual realm.

  2. 2.

    Possible or conceivable (usually in negative or interrogative contexts).

  3. 3.

    Concerned with material rather than spiritual matters; worldly.

Phrases & expressions

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    No earthly chance — No possibility whatsoever.
  • •
    No earthly reason — No conceivable reason.
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    Earthly paradise — A place of great beauty and happiness on earth.

Related words

Antonyms: celestial, divine, heavenly, spiritual
See also: earth, heavenly, terrestrial, worldly
Synonyms: material, temporal, terrestrial, worldly

Etymology

From Old English eorþlic, from eorþe meaning "earth" with the suffix -lic meaning "-like, -ly." Related to German irdisch.