[earth.ly] adj (bef. 12c) 1 a: characteristic of or belonging to this earth b: relating to man's actual life on this earth
2: possible "there is no ~ reason for such behavior" -- earth.li.ness n syn earthly, worldly, mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth. earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual "abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent". worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification "worldly goods" and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical "a mundane discussion of finances".