earthly
(adjective) of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven; “earthly beings”; “believed that our earthly life is all that matters”; “earthly love”; “our earthly home”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
earthly (comparative earthlier, )
Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial.
(negative, informal) Used for emphasis
(obsolete) Made of earth; earthy.
earthly (plural earthlies)
(collective or in the plural) That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being.
(UK, colloquial) A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
earthly (comparative more earthly, superlative most earthly)
in an earthly manner
• Hartley, hartely, hartley, heartly, hetaryl, lathery
Source: Wiktionary
Earth"ly, a.
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.
Earth"ly, adv.
Definition: 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 Edition
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
