Meaning of earthly | Babel Free

Definitions

1. That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being.
   collective, in-plural
2. ground; land; earth
3. Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial
4. A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
   UK, colloquial
5. Used for emphasis
6. land, ground
7. Made of earth; earthy
8. grounds
9. That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being
10. pitch
11. A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something)

Equivalents

Examples

“He claims that the book directs the believer to let⟳ go of the earthly and await God's kingdom in the heavenly.”

“So, let⟳ all earthlies and celestials wait⟳ / Upon Thy royal state! / Sleep⟳, sleep⟳, my kingly One!”

“He arched his eyebrows over the summons. "The poor devil has not an earthly!" said he. "He's lucky to have⟳ a summons. Usually they act on a warrant."”

“‘Then I didn't have⟳ a chance when I stood you a drink⟳?’ I said. ‘Not an earthly!’ she said and laughed; but when I left she kissed me good-night.”

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