Earthbound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɝθbaʊnd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Earthbound is an adjective meaning Confined to the Earth; unable to leave Earth, either physically or spiritually.
Meaning
Confined to the Earth; unable to leave Earth, either physically or spiritually.
More Meanings
- (science fiction) Heading towards Earth.
- (figuratively) Unimaginative or mundane.
Example Sentences
"Music, Smiley, music! Now the vibrations should be better." "The higher spirits cannot reach earth-bound folk," said Mailey.
[B]ut only too often séances degenerate into pure sorcery or necromancy, attracting all kinds of undeveloped and earth-bound entities.
Word Forms
- earth-bound
Synonyms for earthbound
Depending on context, synonyms include prosaic, uninteresting, earthly, prosy, pedestrian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pedestrian, prosy, uninteresting, prosaic, earthly, landbound.
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