| earthly | 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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