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Earthly

adjective
/ˈɜːrθ.li/

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly

Example Sentences

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters.

Synonyms

worldly, temporal, material, mundane, mortal, terrestrial
Entry 1
worldly, temporal, material, mundane
Entry 2
worldly, mortal, temporal, mundane, terrestrial

Antonyms

spiritual, heavenly, divine, celestial
Entry 1
spiritual, heavenly, divine, celestial
Entry 2
heavenly, spiritual, divine

Collocations

earthly possessions, earthly life, earthly concerns, earthly pleasures, earthly matters
Entry 1
earthly possessions, earthly life, earthly concerns
Entry 2
earthly pleasures, earthly life, earthly matters, earthly concerns

Related Vocabularies

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Lasting for a very short time; transitory.
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Happening immediately, without any delay.

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