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earthly

/ˈɜːrθ.li/

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adjective

/ˈɜːrθ.li/B2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к земле или человеческой жизни на земле, в отличие от небес или духовных материй.

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.

    ruЗемной

    • 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.

    Synonymstelluriantelluricterreneterrestrial

    Antonymscelestialextraterrestrial

  2. Worldly or materialB2formal

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

    ruЗемной

    • 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.

    Synonymsmaterialmundaneseculartemporalterrestrialworldly

    Antonymscelestialetherealspiritualunworldly

  3. Possible or conceivableC1informal

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

    ruВозможный

    • 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.

    Synonymsconceivablefeasibleimaginablelikelypossible

Forms
  • more earthly comparative form
  • most earthly superlative form
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