Earthly

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈəːθli/

Origin

Old English eorþlīċ, corresponding to earth + -ly.

Full definition of earthly

Adjective

1. Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven.earthly joys
• MiltonThis earthly load
  Of death, called life.
• Bible, Phil. iii. 19whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things
2. (negative, informal) Used to put an emphasis
• Alexander PopeWhat earthly benefit can be the result?
3. Made of earth; earthy.

Noun

1. (UK, colloquial) A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
• 1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York 2007, p. 315:‘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.

Adverb

1. in an earthy manner

Anagrams

• lathery