earth-bound

[US]/[ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd]/
[UK]/[ˈɜːθˌbaʊnd]/

Translation

adj.Restricted to the earth; not able to travel in space.; Ordinary; not sophisticated or refined.
v.To be restricted to the earth; to remain on earth.

Phrases & Collocations

earth-bound traveler

earth-bound existence

earth-bound life

being earth-bound

earth-bound creatures

felt earth-bound

earth-bound gaze

earth-bound view

stay earth-bound

earth-bound spirit

Example Sentences

the earth-bound traveler longed to see the stars.

despite his ambition, he remained earth-bound.

her writing style was grounded and earth-bound, reflecting her rural upbringing.

the film explored the challenges of being earth-bound in a space-faring future.

he felt earth-bound and yearned for a more expansive life.

the artist’s sculptures were often earth-bound, depicting natural forms.

the earth-bound perspective offered a unique view of the cosmos.

she preferred earth-bound activities like gardening and hiking.

the story followed the earth-bound struggles of a small village.

he was an earth-bound scientist studying soil composition.

the play focused on the earth-bound realities of working-class life.

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