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   earthly

   /ˈəːθli/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the earth or human life: "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 worldlytemporalsecularmortalhumanmundanematerialnon-spiritualmaterialisticcarnalfleshlybodilyphysicalcorporalcorporealsensualgrossbasesordidvileprofanerare:somaticsublunaryterreneOpposite heavenlyspiritual
   • 2. used for emphasis: informal "there was no earthly reason why she should not come too" Similar feasiblepossiblelikelyconceivableimaginableperceivable

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   • 1. earthliness noun

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   What is earthly adjective?

   • Definition of earthly adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (literary) connected with life on earth and not with any spiritual life Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! (often used in questions and negatives for emphasis) possible

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   What does earthy mean in English?

   • earthy – unrefined: an earthy smell; realistic; practical; lusty: Mae West was known for her earthy sense of humor. Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embree 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of this earth. 2. a. Terrestrial; not heavenly or divine: earthly existence. b.

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   What is the difference between earthly and worldly?

   • a. Terrestrial; not heavenly or divine: earthly existence. b. Worldly: earthly delights; one's earthly possessions. 3. Conceivable; possible: no earthly meaning whatever. earth′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   What is the meaning of worldly?

   • Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 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.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARTHLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Earthly means possible, happening in or relating to the physical world or real life, not in heaven or relating to a spiritual life. See how to use earthly in sentences and compare it with synonyms and antonyms.

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     EARTHLY meaning: 1. happening in or relating to this world...

   • Znaczenie Earthly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     EARTHLY definicja: 1. happening in or relating to this world...

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   Learn the meaning of earthly as an adjective that describes something related to the material world or life on Earth, or something that is possible or conceivable. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of earthly in sentences.

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   Learn the meaning of earthly as an adjective that describes something related to the earth or its inhabitants. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for earthly.

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   Earthly means of or relating to the earth, as opposed to heaven or spiritual matters. It can also mean possible or conceivable, as in no earthly chance. See examples, translations and related words.

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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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   Earthly means of or relating to the earth, especially as opposed to heaven; worldly. It can also mean possible or conceivable, often used with a negative. See synonyms, antonyms, word history, and example sentences.

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   Earthly means connected with life on earth and not with any spiritual life. It can also be used for emphasis in questions and negatives. See examples, synonyms and pronunciation of earthly.