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Earthly \Earth"ly\, adv.
In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly.
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Took counsel from his guiding eyes
To make this wisdom earthly wise. --Emerson.
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Earthly \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.
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This earthly load
Of death, called life. --Milton.
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Whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly
things. --Phil. iii.
19.
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2. Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable.
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What earthly benefit can be the result? --Pope.
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3. Made of earth; earthy. [Obs.] --Holland.

Syn: Gross; material; sordid; mean; base; vile; low;
unsubstantial; temporary; corrupt; groveling.
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