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earthlyrelating to the earth or human life; worldly rather than spiritual

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to the earth or human life; worldly rather than spiritual

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrθli/

Korean meaning: 지상의, 현세의, 세속적인

Korean pronunciation: 어스-리 (강세: 어스)

Example Sentences

  • The billionaire claimed he had no earthly use for another yacht.
  • She focused on spiritual growth rather than earthly success.
  • There's no earthly reason why pineapple shouldn't go on pizza!

earthly

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɜːrθli//

relating to the earth or human life; worldly rather than spiritual

earthly concept
💡 Concept

Focused on worldly treasures, not spiritual

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earthly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Leave earthly things behind, glow unearthly and worthily

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɜːrθli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɜːθli/

🌳Etymology

Rootearth
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Old English 'eorþe' (earth) combined with the suffix '-ly' (meaning 'of, pertaining to, or characterized by'). The word has Germanic roots and has been used in English since at least the 9th century.

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🎵Rhyme

unearthlyworthily
unearthly
worthily

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The billionaire claimed he had no earthly use for another yacht.

She focused on spiritual growth rather than earthly success.

😄 Fun example

There's no earthly reason why pineapple shouldn't go on pizza!

His earthly journey came to an end at the age of 95.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

worldlyterrestrialtemporalsecularmundane

Antonyms

heavenlyspiritualdivine

Related

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