Earthly
Pronunciation : Earth"ly
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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. Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable. What earthly benefit can be the result Pope.
3. Made of earth; earthy. [Obs.] Holland.
Syn. -- Gross; material; sordid; mean; base; vile; low; unsubstantial; temporary; corrupt; groveling.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Earth"ly
Part of Speech : adv.
Definition : Defn: In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly. Took counsel from his guiding eyes To make this wisdom earthly wise. Emerson.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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