EARTHLY

a. adv.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

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.
a.

Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable. What earthly benefit can be the result Pope.

3.
a.

Made of earth; earthy. [Obs.] Holland.

4.
adv.

In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly. Took counsel from his guiding eyes To make this wisdom earthly wise. Emerson.