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

Stuck on or tied to the Earth, unable to leave it.

"Without a rocket, humanity remains earthbound."

Dull, unimaginative, or overly practical.

"His earthbound writing style never quite took flight."

How to use earthbound

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGrounded — literally unable to leave Earth, or figuratively lacking imagination.

Word forms

more earthbound comparative, most earthbound superlative

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Etymology

From earth plus -bound ("tied to").

Rhymes for earthbound

pound wound sound bound found round hound mound abound ground around rebound

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Frequently asked questions

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.