down-to-earth

[ doun-too-urth, -tuh- ]

adjective

1. practical and realistic:

   a down-to-earth person.

   Synonyms: pragmatic, sober, sensible, hardheaded

down-to-earth

adjective

1. sensible; practical; realistic

Word History and Origins

Origin of down-to-earth¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

"He's come across as a down to earth boy from Chelmsley Wood," the mother added of Mr Purnell.

From BBC

Re-ignition should also enable the stage to pull itself back down to Earth, so it won't become a piece of lingering space junk.

From BBC

After stunning the Ravens last week, the Cleveland Browns were brought back down to earth by the Los Angeles Chargers, while Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes to earn the Cincinnati Bengals their first home win of the season, against the Las Vegas Raiders.

From BBC

From the highs of Wednesday's dramatic win over Rangers and talk of a potential title challenge, Aberdeen were emphatically brought crashing back down to earth at the national stadium.

From BBC

But I think that through the music, it’s a chance to see I’m pretty affable and down to earth and enjoy other people.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hardheaded
• no-nonsense
• plainspoken
• pragmatic
• realistic
• sensible
• sober