earthborn

adjective

ˈərth-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce earthborn (audio)
Definition of earthbornnext
1
as in terrestrial
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays

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2
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort

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  1. terrestrial
  2. human
  3. temporal
  4. mundane
  5. animal
  6. earthly
  7. physical
  8. earthbound
Adjective
  • While the terrestrial aftermath was plain to see, captured by both the local media and satellites, the impact on the sea was unknown.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Led by Emil Ruff, the research is the first large-scale comparison of marine and terrestrial subsurface microbiomes, offering a glimpse into the possible adaptations of alien life.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrestrial
Adjective
  • The book also provides a glimpse of the frugal life led by monks as well as the complexity of human existence in South Asia’s rural pockets.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The agency confirmed that the remains were human almost immediately, but stopped short of providing an ID until this week.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of human
Adjective
  • In fact, the natural tendency for systems to move from low-entropy states to high-entropy ones seems to be the only thing that reliably imbues the universe with a consistent temporal direction.
    Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
  • To indicate aging, the number needs to be followed by the temporal unit (5 years or 12 months), otherwise the number is just the name of the product.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of temporal
Adjective
  • An otherwise mundane game fleetingly evoked a similar response.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders who present themselves as too entitled or privileged to do mundane tasks or sales calls or even clean up after themselves can leave the team demotivated.
    Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
    Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.
    Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
Definition of animal
Adjective
  • This Barbera is both an earthly garden driven by rich red fruits and an ancient medicinal herb garden with its eucalyptus notes and proof that Barbera holds its own next to Barolo.
    Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Under Jamison’s direction, the Ailey dancers grew more and more godlike in technique without losing earthly looseness and soul.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of earthly
Adjective
  • This will kick a healing journey into motion, promoting wellness in your body and stability in the physical realm.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Abraham’s performers, meanwhile, offer an intimate and flowing dance that seems as natural to them as water and air: sweeping movements, elegant and fluid line, with an intense physical focus on the inner life.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • But despite such heady material, the book itself is pleasurably earthbound and uncomplicated, shifting from one character in his Norwegian ensemble to the next with charm and intelligence, blending the wonder of science fiction with the moody intensity of a murder mystery.
    Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As Ezri and their sisters parse supernatural horrors from earthbound ones, Solomon succeeds in evoking an atmosphere in which there is more than one way to feel haunted. Canoes, by Maylis de Kerangal, translated from the French by Jessica Moore (Archipelago).
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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