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You're a very earthly being

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɜːθli ˈbiːɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɜrθli ˈbiːɪŋ//

Meaning of You're a very earthly being

A person who is practical and straightforward, not fanciful.

In simple words: You are a person who is down-to-earth and practical.

You're a very earthly being in a sentence

• In her simple lifestyle, she's truly an earthly being.
• You're a very earthly being, always focused on reality.
• He approaches problems with an earthly being's mindset.
• As an earthly being, she values practical solutions over grand ideas.
• His earthly being reflects in his straightforward advice.

How to use You're a very earthly being

Used to describe someone who is realistic and practical. Suitable in most conversations, but avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

you're + earthly being

Memory hint

Think of earthly as 'down-to-earth' — imagine someone grounded like a tree.

Related words

Collocations with You're a very earthly being

• earthly concerns
• earthly matters
• earthly delights

Synonyms for You're a very earthly being

• grounded
• practical
• realistic
• down-to-earth
• sensible

Common mistakes with You're a very earthly being

• Confused with 'earthy', which describes something with a natural smell or taste.
• Omitting the contraction 'you're' in informal speaking.
• Misusing 'earthly' to imply something related to Earth in a physical sense.

Frequently asked questions about You're a very earthly being

What does You're a very earthly being mean?

You are a person who is down-to-earth and practical.

What is the definition of You're a very earthly being?

A person who is practical and straightforward, not fanciful.

How do you use You're a very earthly being in a sentence?

In her simple lifestyle, she's truly an earthly being.

Can you give another example of You're a very earthly being?

You're a very earthly being, always focused on reality.

What are synonyms for You're a very earthly being?

Common alternatives include grounded, practical, realistic, down-to-earth, sensible.

What words go with You're a very earthly being?

It commonly pairs with earthly concerns, earthly matters, earthly delights.

What are common mistakes when using You're a very earthly being?

Confused with 'earthy', which describes something with a natural smell or taste. Omitting the contraction 'you're' in informal speaking. Misusing 'earthly' to imply something related to Earth in a physical sense.

How do you pronounce You're a very earthly being?

US: //ˈɜrθli ˈbiːɪŋ//, UK: //ˈɜːθli ˈbiːɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're a very earthly being?

Used to describe someone who is realistic and practical. Suitable in most conversations, but avoid in very formal contexts.