earthbound

adjective
UK: /ˈɜːθbaʊnd/
US: /ˈɜːrθbaʊnd/

  1. Tied to the earth; not able to travel into space.

    1. The rocket was delayed, leaving the astronauts earthbound for another day.
    2. Despite his dreams of flying, he remained earthbound, bound by his physical limitations.

  2. Limited to the physical world; not spiritual or imaginative.

    1. His earthbound concerns kept him from appreciating the beauty of the stars.
    2. Her earthbound practicality was a refreshing contrast to his fanciful ideas, they say.

Synonyms

terrestrial mundane worldly
earthbound adverb

  1. Restricted to the earth.

    1. The package is earthbound; it is coming by ground transport.
    2. All the shipments of fragile products are earthbound due to the storm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "earthbound" in English means: Tied to the earth; not able to travel into space., Limited to the physical world; not spiritual or imaginative..

The phonetic transcription of "earthbound" is /ˈɜːθbaʊnd/ in British English and /ˈɜːrθbaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "earthbound": terrestrial, mundane, worldly.

Example usage of "earthbound": "The rocket was delayed, leaving the astronauts earthbound for another day.". More examples on the page.