earthly
Translation
terrestrial, worldly, mundane, possible
Examples
He had no earthly reason to be there.
He had no earthly reason to be there.
We should focus on earthly matters.
We should focus on earthly matters.
Grammar Patterns
earthly ((noun)) earthly ((noun)) He has no earthly possessions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worldly, terrestrial, mundane; Antonyms: heavenly, spiritual, celestial
Etymology
From Old English 'eorþlīċ', meaning 'of the earth'. It's formed from 'earth' + the adjective suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of things that are 'on the earth' as opposed to in the sky or in a spiritual realm.