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   earth·ly

   /ˈərTHlē/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the earth or human life on the earth: "water is liquid at normal earthly temperatures" Similar terrestrialtellurictellurianrare:terrenesubastralOpposite extraterrestrial
   • ▪ relating to humankind's material existence as distinct from a spiritual or heavenly one: "all earthly happiness is but vanity" Similar worldlytemporalsecularmortalhumanmundanematerialnonspiritualmaterialisticcarnalfleshlybodilyphysicalcorporalcorporealsensualgrossbasesordidvileprofanerare:somaticsublunaryterreneOpposite heavenlyspiritual
   • 2. used for emphasis: informal "there was no earthly reason why she should not come too" Similar feasiblepossiblelikelyconceivableimaginableperceivable

   Derivatives

   • 1. earthliness noun

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   The meaning of EARTHLY is characteristic of or belonging to this earth. How to use earthly in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Earthly.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of earthly in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EARTHLY definition: 1. happening in or relating to this world and this physical life, not in heaven or relating to a…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARTHLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Earthly means happening in the material world of our life on Earth and not in any spiritual life or life after death. ...the need to confront evil during the earthly life. They lived in an earthly paradise. Earthly is used for emphasis in phrases such as no earthly reason.

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   Earthly, terrestrial, worldly, mundane refer to that which is concerned with the earth literally or figuratively. Earthly now almost always implies a contrast to that which is heavenly: earthly pleasures; our earthly home.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › earthlyEarthly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of earthly. adjective. of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven. “ earthly beings” “believed that our earthly life is all that matters” “ earthly love” “our earthly home” synonyms: earthborn. connected with earthly life; of earthly origin. earthbound. confined to the earth. earthlike.

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   1. of or pertaining to the earth, esp. as opposed to heaven; worldly. 2. possible or conceivable: an invention of no earthly use to anyone. [before 1000] earth′li•ness, n.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishearthly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of earthly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of earthly – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   earthly definition: 1. used to emphasize that there is not any doubt/reason/use, etc: 2. relating to this world and…. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › earthly_adjearthly, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the word earthly mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word earthly, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. earthly has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    Noun. Adverb. Filter. adjective. Of the earth. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Terrestrial; not heavenly or divine. Earthly existence. American Heritage. Conceivable; possible. A thing of no earthly good. Webster's New World. Worldly. Earthly delights; one's earthly possessions. American Heritage.