down-to-earth
adjective
1
: practical
down-to-earth traveling tips
2
: unpretentious
surprised to find the movie star so down-to-earth
down-to-earthness
noun
Examples of down-to-earth in a Sentence
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Though these are superheroes, the screenplay is smartly written to depict down-to-earth family bonds, a unit striving to uphold their values, working together to raise a child, and combining different skillsets for the greater good of humanity.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
These range from the highly challenging and technical to the just-as-challenging down-to-earth matters involving society, security and privacy.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
This frayed pair with a relaxed fit looks similar to her easy, down-to-earth vibe.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 20 July 2025
Fans and friends alike praised the movie star for her down-to-earth content.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
These range from the highly challenging and technical to the just-as-challenging down-to-earth matters involving society, security and privacy.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
This frayed pair with a relaxed fit looks similar to her easy, down-to-earth vibe.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 20 July 2025
Fans and friends alike praised the movie star for her down-to-earth content.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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