down-to-earth

Speech parts

1. down-to-earth - Adjective

2. down-to-earth - Phrase

3. down-to-earth - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

sensible and practical

Alternative names

down to earth

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Examples

Name one practical, down-to-earth effect of spirituality," said the skeptic who was ready for an argument. "Here's one," said the Master. "When someone offends you, you can raise your spirits to heights where offenses cannot reach. Anthony de Mello

Because of his compassion Owen was always in trouble with his partners. They would have much preferred a tough, down-to-earth manager who would get a days work out of the little bastards. John Kenneth Galbraith

Happiness does not fall out of the blue and dreams will not come true by themselves. We need to be down-to-earth and work hard. We should uphold the idea that working hard is the most honorable, noblest, greatest and most beautiful virtue. Xi Jinping

The last thing I want to turn into is a fat Hollywood jerk. I was brought up without much money and I was happy. I don't think that I will strive for money or success and end up greedy or big-headed. That only leads to unhappiness. I can still be down-to-earth and do this job as long as I enjoy it. Leonardo DiCaprio

If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a common, down-to-earth writer in his day. Mickey Spillane

I have always tried to write in a simple way, using down-to-earth and not abstract words. Georges Simenon

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