ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (science fiction) Heading towards Earth.
  2. (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

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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