adj
earthbound
THBOWND
Earthbound (adj) means Stuck on or tied to the Earth, unable to leave it. Example: “Without a rocket, humanity remains earthbound.”
adj
1
Stuck on or tied to the Earth, unable to leave it.
"Without a rocket, humanity remains earthbound."
2
Dull, unimaginative, or overly practical.
"His earthbound writing style never quite took flight."
How to use earthbound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrounded — literally unable to leave Earth, or figuratively lacking imagination.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more earthbound
- Superlative
- most earthbound
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Etymology
From earth plus -bound ("tied to").
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What does “earthbound” mean?
The word “earthbound” means stuck on or tied to the Earth, unable to leave it. In plain terms, grounded — literally unable to leave Earth, or figuratively lacking imagination.
How do you pronounce “earthbound”?
“Earthbound” is pronounced THBOWND (/ˈɝθbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “earthbound” in a sentence?
Here is “earthbound” used in a sentence: “Without a rocket, humanity remains earthbound.”
What part of speech is “earthbound”?
“Earthbound” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “earthbound” have?
“Earthbound” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stuck on or tied to the Earth, unable to leave it.
