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earthly

Pronunciation: /ˈəːθli/

The English word “earthly” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
  2. Made of earth; earthy.
  3. Used in negative contructions for emphasis.

noun

  1. That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being.
  2. A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).

adverb

  1. in an earthly manner.

Etymology

From Middle English erthely, erthlich, ierðlich, from Old English eorþlīċ, corresponding to earth + -ly. Cognate with Old Norse jarðligr (“earthly”).

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