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Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Earthly

· Earth·ly · IPA /ˈəːθli/
01 a. Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earth…
  1. 1.
    Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man's existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowers; earthly praise.
    “This earthly load Of death, called life.” — Milton.
    “Whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.” — Phil. iii. 19.
  2. 2.
    Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable.
    “What earthly benefit can be the result?” — Pope.
  3. 3.
    Made of earth; earthy.[Obs.]
Syn. Gross; material; sordid; mean; base; vile; low; unsubstantial; temporary; corrupt; groveling.
02 adv. In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.
  1. 1.
    In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.
    “Took counsel from his guiding eyes To make this wisdom earthly wise.” — Emerson.