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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With its vibrant base village, Snowmass strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated amenities and down-to-earth charm, offering a welcoming atmosphere where families can truly unwind.
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Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
But even with the sharp rise in new residents especially since COVID, this idyllic mountain town manages to feel down-to-earth.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
But thanks to the friendship of a down-to-earth priest (Peter Facinelli, who also produced) with problems of his own, Scott straightens himself out and learns to experience gratitude and joy even under the most difficult circumstances.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
But even with the sharp rise in new residents especially since COVID, this idyllic mountain town manages to feel down-to-earth.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
But thanks to the friendship of a down-to-earth priest (Peter Facinelli, who also produced) with problems of his own, Scott straightens himself out and learns to experience gratitude and joy even under the most difficult circumstances.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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