down-to-earth
adjective
1
: practical
down-to-earth traveling tips
2
: unpretentious
surprised to find the movie star so down-to-earth
down-to-earthness
noun
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we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Meanwhile, the Panthers are a bunch of down-to-earth guys who go about their business as a collective.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
You’ll be treated to swank surroundings and a surprisingly refined and nuanced meal filled with bombast and a hint of down-to-earth charm from its culinary director, Ben Martinek (formerly of Montage Laguna Beach’s Loft and Studio).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
But despite the book's out-of-this-world plot, it was influenced by very down-to-earth moments that the bestselling author shared with her 9-year-old daughter, Lilah.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 May 2025
From 1,020 Book now In Rome’s Centro Storico amid historic boutiques and designer shops, J.K. Place Roma offers a down-to-earth approach to luxury that characterizes the other J.K. Place hotels in Capri and Paris.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
You’ll be treated to swank surroundings and a surprisingly refined and nuanced meal filled with bombast and a hint of down-to-earth charm from its culinary director, Ben Martinek (formerly of Montage Laguna Beach’s Loft and Studio).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
But despite the book's out-of-this-world plot, it was influenced by very down-to-earth moments that the bestselling author shared with her 9-year-old daughter, Lilah.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 May 2025
From 1,020 Book now In Rome’s Centro Storico amid historic boutiques and designer shops, J.K. Place Roma offers a down-to-earth approach to luxury that characterizes the other J.K. Place hotels in Capri and Paris.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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