earthly
Example Sentences
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But as a feeling, it’s far more akin to gospel, like a baroque passage of biblical scripture comparing the earthly limitations of the body and the endless possibilities of the mind.
From Salon
The Spanish singer's fourth album is an exhilarating - and profoundly moving - exploration of the human condition, that asks why the earthly and the holy have to be so far apart.
From BBC
The barrenness and isolation of the landscape are reflected in Lawrence’s performance, which is why her earthly physicality is so well-matched for the film.
From Salon
Stamina is what’s required of those born into an earthly reality, for which, to quote mordant Beckett, there is no cure.
From Los Angeles Times
One holy place is known for aiding in a more earthly endeavor: securing a visa to go overseas.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
