Definitions for earthlyˈɜrθ li

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

earth•ly^*ˈɜrθ li(adj.)-li•er, -li•est.

of or pertaining to the earth, esp. as opposed to heaven; worldly.
possible or conceivable:
an invention of no earthly use to anyone.

^* Syn: earthly , terrestrial , worldly , mundane refer to that which is concerned with the earth literally or figuratively. earthly now almost always implies a contrast to that which is heavenly: earthly pleasures; our earthly home.terrestrial applies to the earth as a planet or to land as opposed to water: the terrestrial globe; terrestrial areas.worldly is commonly used in the sense of being devoted to the vanities, cares, advantages, or gains of physical existence to the exclusion of spiritual interests or the afterlife: worldly success; worldly standards.mundane is a formal equivalent of worldly and suggests that which is bound to the earth, is not exalted, and therefore is commonplace: mundane pursuits.

Origin of earthly:

bef. 1000

earth′li•ness(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

earthly(adj)
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
"earthly beings"; "believed that our earthly life is all that matters"; "earthly love"; "our earthly home"

Wiktionary

earthly(Noun)
A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
earthly(Adverb)
in an earthy manner
earthly(Adjective)
Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven.

Origin: eorþlic, corresponding to .

Webster Dictionary

Earthly(adj)
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
Earthly(adj)
of all things on earth; possible; conceivable
Earthly(adj)
made of earth; earthy
Earthly(adverb)
in the manner of the earth or its people; worldly