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