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Definition of Earthly
1. Adjective. Of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven. "Our earthly home"
Also: Mortal, Profane, Secular, Secular, Temporal, Worldly
Derivative terms: Earth
Antonyms: Heavenly
Definition of Earthly
1. a. Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowers; earthly praise.
2. adv. In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.
Definition of Earthly
1. Adjective. Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven. ¹
2. Adjective. (negative informal) (non-gloss definition Used to put an emphasis) ¹
3. Noun. (context: UK colloquial) A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something). ¹
4. Adverb. in an earthy manner ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Earthly
1. worldly [adj -LIER, -LIEST] - See also: worldly
Medical Definition of Earthly
1. 1. Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowers; earthly praise. "This earthly load Of death, called life." (Milton) "Whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things." (Phil. Iii. 19) 2. Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable. "What earthly benefit can be the result?" (Pope) 3. Made of earth; earthy. Synonym: Gross, material, sordid, mean, base, vile, low, unsubstantial, temporary, corrupt, groveling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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