EARTHLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EARTHLY?

Need another word that means the same as “earthly”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “earthly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Earthly” are: terrestrial, telluric, tellurian, worldly, temporal, secular, mortal, human, mundane, material, materialistic, feasible, possible, likely, conceivable, imaginable, perceivable

Earthly as an Adjective

Definitions of "Earthly" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “earthly” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Used for emphasis.
• Relating to humankind's material existence as distinct from a spiritual or heavenly one.
• Relating to the earth or human life.
• Of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven.

Synonyms of "Earthly" as an adjective (17 Words)

conceivable	Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally. A mass uprising was entirely conceivable.
feasible	Capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are. It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.
human	Having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings. Human kindness.
imaginable	Capable of being imagined. The most spectacular views imaginable.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. A likely result.
material	Having material or physical form or substance Benjamin Jowett. Material living standards have risen.
materialistic	Marked by materialism. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
mortal	Denoting a grave sin that is regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace. A mortal illness.
mundane	Found in the ordinary course of events- Anita Diamant. His mundane humdrum existence.
perceivable	Capable of being apprehended or understood. Perceivable through the mist.
possible	Capable of happening or existing. The possible effects of global warming.
secular	Occurring once every century or similarly long period (used especially in reference to celebratory games in ancient Rome). Secular attitudes to death.
tellurian	Of or inhabiting the earth.
telluric	Of the soil.
temporal	Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. The spatial and temporal dimensions of human interference in complex ecosystems.
terrestrial	(of a planet) similar in size or composition to the earth, especially being one of the four inner planets. A submarine eruption will be much more explosive than its terrestrial counterpart.
worldly	Very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world. She was much more worldly than Nora and dismissed the slur.

Usage Examples of "Earthly" as an adjective

• Believed that our earthly life is all that matters.
• Earthly beings.
• Earthly love.
• There was no earthly reason why she should not come too.
• Our earthly home.
• All earthly happiness is but vanity.
• Water is liquid at normal earthly temperatures.

Associations of "Earthly" (30 Words)

aeon	(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. He reached the crag aeons before I arrived.
auricular	Of or relating to near the ear. The Catholic doctrine of the necessity of private auricular confession.
buddhism	The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth.
buddhist	Of or relating to or supporting Buddhism.
calvary	Any experience that causes intense suffering.
castle	A magnificent and imposing old mansion. Both of the players castled on the queenside.
church	Perform a special church rite or service for. Our church is hosting a picnic next week.
confucianism	The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China.
diehard	A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition. A diehard Yankees fan.
ecosystem	(in general use) a complex network or interconnected system. The marine ecosystem of the northern Gulf had suffered irreparable damage.
eon	(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. Oh that happened eons ago.
layperson	A non-ordained member of a Church. His highly successful lectures were meant for an audience of laypersons interested in the natural sciences.
majestically	With impressive beauty or scale. The steep slopes of the valley floor rise majestically skywards.
materialistic	Conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
mosque	A Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret.
mundane	Belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly. Mundane affairs.
overland	Drive (livestock) over a long distance. An overland trade route.
pagoda	An ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda.
prayer	The act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving. 500 people were detained as they attended Friday prayers.
priestess	A woman priest.
profane	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. Children being brought up in an entirely profane environment.
sacrilegious	Involving or committing sacrilege. It seems sacrilegious to say this but it s really not that great a film.
secular	A secular priest. Secular architecture.
seduction	The action of seducing someone. The seductions of the mainland.
synagogue	The building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction.
temporal	Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. Temporal matters of but fleeting moment.
temptation	The tempting of Jesus by the Devil (see Matt. 4). The temptations of life in London.
terrestrial	Of or on dry land. The nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball.
ungodly	Unreasonably early or inconvenient. Ungodly acts.
worldly	Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. Worldly goods and advancement.