earthly

🇺🇸 /ˈɜːrθli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɜːθli/
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adjective
R

relating to the physical world and not to any spiritual or heavenly existence

The pleasures of earthly life are temporary and fleeting.

R

used to emphasize that something is very surprising or unlikely

What earthly reason could she have for leaving so suddenly?

translation

adj. relating to the physical world and not to any spiritual or heavenly existence; used to emphasize that something is very surprising or unlikely

Word Forms

Comparative earthlier
Superlative earthliest