Meaning of the word earthly in English
What does earthly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
earthly
US /ˈɝːθ.li/
UK /ˈɜːθ.li/
Adjective
1.
relating to the earth or human life on the earth, rather than to heaven or spiritual matters
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He was concerned with only earthly pleasures.
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We are all bound by our earthly existence.
2.
possible or conceivable (used in questions or with negative statements to express surprise or to emphasize something)
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What on earthly reason could he have?
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There's no earthly way I can finish this by tomorrow.