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earth·ly
 earthly
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- pronunciation:
- uhrth
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
earthlier, earthliest |
| definition 1: |
having to do with the earth; of this world.
We earthly creatures like to imagine the world of fairies and elves.- synonyms:
- terrestrial, worldly
- antonyms:
- celestial, heavenly, spiritual
- similar words:
- material, natural, physical
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| definition 2: |
possible; that can be imagined.
There is no earthly reason why he should fail.- similar words:
- likely, possible, practical
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| derivation: |
earthliness (n.) |
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