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

Need another word that means the same as “terrestrial”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “terrestrial” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Terrestrial” are: mundane, sublunar, sublunary, planetary, tellurian, telluric, terrene, earthly, worldly, earthbound, temporal, mortal, human, unspiritual, material, materialistic, physical, tangible, carnal, fleshly, bodily, corporeal, gross, sensual, base, sordid, vile, profane

Terrestrial as an Adjective

Definitions of "Terrestrial" as an adjective

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

• Denoting television broadcast using equipment situated on the ground rather than by satellite.
• Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants- L.C.Eiseley.
• On or relating to the earth.
• (of a planet) similar in size or composition to the earth, especially being one of the four inner planets.
• Of or on dry land.
• Of this earth.
• (of an animal) living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial.
• Operating or living or growing on land.
• Of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air.
• Relating to the earth as opposed to heaven.
• Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants.
• Concerned with the world or worldly matters.
• (of a plant) growing on land or in the soil; not aquatic or epiphytic.

Synonyms of "Terrestrial" as an adjective (28 Words)

base	Of low birth or station base is archaic in this sense. A base degrading way of life.
carnal	Marked by the appetites and passions of the body. Carnal knowledge.
corporeal	Relating to a person’s body, especially as opposed to their spirit. That which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible.
earthbound	Limited to material existence as distinct from a spiritual or heavenly one. A flightless earthbound bird.
earthly	Relating to humankind’s material existence as distinct from a spiritual or heavenly one. There was no earthly reason why she should not come too.
fleshly	Relating to human desire or bodily appetites; sensual. Fleshly desire.
gross	(of income, profit, or interest) without deduction of tax or other contributions; total. At the gross anatomical level.
human	Showing the better qualities of humankind such as kindness. Human beings.
material	Having material or physical form or substance Benjamin Jowett. Evidence material to the issue at hand.
materialistic	Excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
mortal	Relating to humans as subject to death. A mortal disease.
mundane	Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one. According to the Shinto doctrine spirits of the dead can act upon the mundane world.
physical	Impelled by physical force especially against resistance. Physical properties.
planetary	Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants. Planetary air pollution and climatic change.
profane	Characterized by profanity or cursing. Profane utterances against the Church.
sensual	Sexually exciting or gratifying. Sensual excesses.
sordid	Meanly avaricious and mercenary. Sordid shantytowns.
sublunar	Within the moon’s orbit and subject to its influence. Fleeting sublunary pleasures.
sublunary	Situated between the earth and the moon. Fleeting sublunary pleasures.
tangible	Capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt. The atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible.
tellurian	Of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air.
telluric	Of the earth as a planet.
temporal	Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. Temporal matters of but fleeting moment.
terrene	Occurring on or inhabiting dry land. A terrene vertebrate.
unspiritual	Not spiritual; worldly. The clergymen were deplorably unspiritual.
vile	Morally bad; wicked. Vile smells.
worldly	(of a person) experienced and sophisticated. The benefits of his worldly wisdom.

Usage Examples of "Terrestrial" as an adjective

• He developed an immense terrestrial practicality.
• The nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball.
• A submarine eruption will be much more explosive than its terrestrial counterpart.
• A fifth terrestrial channel.
• This terrestrial ball.
• Increased ultraviolet radiation may disrupt terrestrial ecosystems.

Associations of "Terrestrial" (30 Words)

animal	An animal as opposed to a human being. Humans are the only animals who weep.
asexual	Not involving sexual activity, feelings, or associations; non-sexual. Asexual reproduction.
auricular	Relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing- George Santayana. The Catholic doctrine of the necessity of private auricular confession.
biodiversity	The diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole. A high level of biodiversity is desirable.
biology	The plants and animals of a particular area. The biology of the Chesapeake Bay.
biosphere	The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist. The elliptical domed biosphere is the largest single span glasshouse in the world.
earthly	Used for emphasis. Water is liquid at normal earthly temperatures.
ecological	Characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment. An ecological disaster.
ecology	The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. It changed the ecology of the island.
ecosystem	A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. The entire ecosystem of film and video production will eventually go digital.
endangered	(of a species) seriously at risk of extinction. Legislation to protect endangered species.
extinct	Being out or having grown cold. Extinct laws and customs.
genus	(in philosophical and general use) a class of things that have common characteristics and that can be divided into subordinate kinds. Ignore the genus communism.
geology	The geological features of an area. An article on the Moon s geology.
land	Extensive landed property especially in the country retained by the owner for his own use. The blunt charmless climate of techno land.
mangrove	A tidal swamp which is dominated by mangroves.
marine	Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen. Marine plants.
mundane	Belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly. According to the Shinto doctrine spirits of the dead can act upon the mundane world.
nature	A particular type of thing. It is impossible to change the laws of nature.
overland	Drive (livestock) over a long distance. She journeyed overland.
pedagogics	The principles and methods of instruction.
secular	A secular priest. Secular drama.
seduction	An act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone. If seduction doesn t work she can play on his sympathy.
subspecies	(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species.
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). He felt the temptation and his will power weakened.
threatened	(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered. The spotted owl is a threatened species not yet an endangered one.
topsoil	The top layer of soil. Dry topsoils are typical in the western Corn Belt.
worldly	(of a person) experienced and sophisticated. The benefits of his worldly wisdom.
zoology	The scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. The zoology of Russia s vast interior.