earthly

• Sich auf die Erde oder das Leben auf der Erde beziehend, im Gegensatz zum Himmel oder zu spirituellen Dingen. Oft auch im Sinne von weltlich, materiell oder irdisch im Gegensatz zu geistig oder jenseitig.

Relating to the earth or human life on earth, as opposed to heaven or spiritual matters.

1. Relating to the EarthB2formal

   Of or relating to the planet Earth or its physical features.

   irdisch

   • The earthly landscape was breathtaking from the mountain peak.
   • Scientists study earthly phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes.
   • The earthly atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

   Synonymetelluriantelluricterreneterrestrial

   Antonymecelestialextraterrestrial

2. Worldly or materialB2formal

   Relating to human life on Earth as opposed to spiritual or heavenly matters.

   Irdisch

   • He abandoned all earthly possessions to become a monk.
   • She focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
   • The philosopher pondered the meaning of earthly existence.

   Synonymematerialmundaneseculartemporalterrestrialworldly

   Antonymecelestialetherealspiritualunworldly

3. Possible or conceivableC1informal

   Used in negative expressions to mean 'any possible' or 'at all'.

   Überhaupt möglich

   • There is no earthly reason to be late.
   • What earthly good does that do?
   • I haven't the faintest earthly idea what you're talking about.

   Synonymeconceivablefeasibleimaginablelikelypossible