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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After Benedict retired and Francis replaced him in 2013, the new pope spurned Castel Gandolfo and impressed the international media with his down-to-earth demeanor and thrifty trimmings.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio assumed the role of Pope Francis, his down-to-earth style captured the plaudits of Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
—Maureen MacKey, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The comedian’s down-to-earth personality allowed Cherry to feel at ease on set.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These down-to-earth, pragmatic planners enjoy doing ample research before visiting and seek out opportunities to explore nature.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio assumed the role of Pope Francis, his down-to-earth style captured the plaudits of Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
—Maureen MacKey, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The comedian’s down-to-earth personality allowed Cherry to feel at ease on set.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These down-to-earth, pragmatic planners enjoy doing ample research before visiting and seek out opportunities to explore nature.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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