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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In her new cooking show, With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle gives a masterclass in elevating everyday moments, making the most of time spent with her A-list friends, and creating tasty, yet down-to-earth recipes.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Here’s an inside look at Kent’s home—and the unexpectedly down-to-earth side of this reality star.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Top-notch casting is the cherry on top, with Lily James as the supremely likable Cinderella, Richard Madden as her down-to-earth prince, Cate Blanchett as the detestable stepmother with her own imperfect backstory, and Helena Bonham Carter as one lovably flighty fairy godmother.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Laurie Berkner The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford Hipper than Raffi, more down-to-earth than The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner brings a pop-folk edge to children’s songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Here’s an inside look at Kent’s home—and the unexpectedly down-to-earth side of this reality star.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Top-notch casting is the cherry on top, with Lily James as the supremely likable Cinderella, Richard Madden as her down-to-earth prince, Cate Blanchett as the detestable stepmother with her own imperfect backstory, and Helena Bonham Carter as one lovably flighty fairy godmother.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Laurie Berkner The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford Hipper than Raffi, more down-to-earth than The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner brings a pop-folk edge to children’s songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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