Earthbound
adjective
Relating to or happening on the earth.
After the space mission, the astronauts returned to their earthbound lives.
Often appears as...
- earthbound lives
- earthbound journey
adjective
Unable to leave, move, or think beyond a specific place or state.
He felt earthbound by the responsibilities of his job.
Often appears as...
- earthbound by responsibilities
- earthbound mindset
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to or happening on the earth.
After the space mission, the astronauts returned to their earthbound lives.
Often appears as...
- earthbound lives
- earthbound journey
adjective
Unable to leave, move, or think beyond a specific place or state.
He felt earthbound by the responsibilities of his job.
Often appears as...
- earthbound by responsibilities
- earthbound mindset
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Outer Space
Use 'earthbound' to highlight activities or things that are grounded on Earth, unlike space-related matters.
The satellite, once soaring above, is now earthbound for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Presence
'Earthbound' can imply something or someone has a tangible existence or presence on Earth.
Her dreams of flying turned to an earthbound reality as she joined the family business.
Pro Tip 3/3Grounded Life
It emphasizes the contrast between the routine of daily life and more extraordinary experiences, such as space travel.
After years at sea, he cherished his earthbound routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Outer Space
Use 'earthbound' to highlight activities or things that are grounded on Earth, unlike space-related matters.
The satellite, once soaring above, is now earthbound for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Presence
'Earthbound' can imply something or someone has a tangible existence or presence on Earth.
Her dreams of flying turned to an earthbound reality as she joined the family business.
Pro Tip 3/3Grounded Life
It emphasizes the contrast between the routine of daily life and more extraordinary experiences, such as space travel.
After years at sea, he cherished his earthbound routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Outer Space
Use 'earthbound' to highlight activities or things that are grounded on Earth, unlike space-related matters.
The satellite, once soaring above, is now earthbound for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Presence
'Earthbound' can imply something or someone has a tangible existence or presence on Earth.
Her dreams of flying turned to an earthbound reality as she joined the family business.
Pro Tip 3/3Grounded Life
It emphasizes the contrast between the routine of daily life and more extraordinary experiences, such as space travel.
After years at sea, he cherished his earthbound routine.
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Video examples
Freeman Dyson: Let's...
The important fact is, that most of the real estate that's accessible to us -- I'm not talking about the stars, I'm talking about the solar system, the stuff that's within reach for spacecraft and within reach of our earthbound telescopes --
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Why can't some birds...
Instead, she attacks, sending the dingo running for cover with one swipe of her razor-sharp toe claws. The cassowary is one of approximately 60 living species of flightless birds. These earthbound avians live all over the world,
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Walking with Giants: How...
although some believe extraterrestrials moved in Hawaii scientists have more earthbound theories
Video examples
Freeman Dyson: Let's...
The important fact is, that most of the real estate that's accessible to us -- I'm not talking about the stars, I'm talking about the solar system, the stuff that's within reach for spacecraft and within reach of our earthbound telescopes --
Video examples
Why can't some birds...
Instead, she attacks, sending the dingo running for cover with one swipe of her razor-sharp toe claws. The cassowary is one of approximately 60 living species of flightless birds. These earthbound avians live all over the world,
Video examples
Walking with Giants: How...
although some believe extraterrestrials moved in Hawaii scientists have more earthbound theories
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Quote examples
Junot Diaz
American Writer
John Carter was also one of our first recognizable superhumans and there is little doubt that his extraordinary physical feats inspired Superman's creators. Remember: before Superman could fly or turn back time, he was nothing less than an earthbound crime-fighting John Carter in tights.
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Lionel Richie
American Musician
Kids will keep it real. If I've ever had in my life a great anchor, it's them. They get in your head, 'don't get too famous.' If you think you're really famous and think you're really hip, go hang out with your kids for an afternoon. That's about as earthbound as it's going to get.
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Eugene Kennedy
American Psychologist
The perception of the horizon is an earthbound event; all horizons disappear in space, and we are left shorn of the sweet roots that have held us to the earth, challenged to imagine what is truly present just before us, a unified and seemingly limitless universe.
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Michael T. Weiss
American Actor
The minute we became a global society, especially now that we're all connected up with the Internet, people wanted to believe in something a little more interesting than their earthbound lives.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.
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Jonathan Majors
American Actor
Racism is earthbound - it's something we only do to each other here on earth. Legacy, on the other hand, is otherworldly. It pushes us forward to our future.
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Ted Cassidy
American Actor
I think kids like Lurch because he's kind of an earthbound superman. They know he's physically strong and they sense that he's a gentle man who loves kids.
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Junot Diaz
American Writer
John Carter was also one of our first recognizable superhumans and there is little doubt that his extraordinary physical feats inspired Superman's creators. Remember: before Superman could fly or turn back time, he was nothing less than an earthbound crime-fighting John Carter in tights.
Quote examples
Lionel Richie
American Musician
Kids will keep it real. If I've ever had in my life a great anchor, it's them. They get in your head, 'don't get too famous.' If you think you're really famous and think you're really hip, go hang out with your kids for an afternoon. That's about as earthbound as it's going to get.
Quote examples
Eugene Kennedy
American Psychologist
The perception of the horizon is an earthbound event; all horizons disappear in space, and we are left shorn of the sweet roots that have held us to the earth, challenged to imagine what is truly present just before us, a unified and seemingly limitless universe.
Quote examples
Michael T. Weiss
American Actor
The minute we became a global society, especially now that we're all connected up with the Internet, people wanted to believe in something a little more interesting than their earthbound lives.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.
Quote examples
Jonathan Majors
American Actor
Racism is earthbound - it's something we only do to each other here on earth. Legacy, on the other hand, is otherworldly. It pushes us forward to our future.
Quote examples
Ted Cassidy
American Actor
I think kids like Lurch because he's kind of an earthbound superman. They know he's physically strong and they sense that he's a gentle man who loves kids.
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