down-to-earth
down-to-earth
realistic and practical
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down-to-earth belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
down-to-earth synonyms
What's the difference between down-to-earth / practical / realistic / pragmatic / sensible / level-headed
She's very practical — she always finds workable solutions.
Emphasizes being sensible about what is achievable or true.
Be realistic about the time the project will take.
She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.
Highlights good judgment and reasonable choices.
It was sensible of her to save some money.
Stresses calmness and clear thinking under pressure.
She's level-headed during crises and makes good decisions.
Impartial, straightforward, and not emotional in tone.
His matter-of-fact answer calmed everyone down.
Practical and efficient, intolerant of frivolity or pretense.
Her no-nonsense management style got results quickly.
Emphasizes lack of affectation or showiness; close to down-to-earth.
They live in an unpretentious cottage and are very friendly.
Means ordinary or everyday, sometimes with a dull connotation.
She prefers mundane, practical tasks to abstract theory.
Highlights humility or not seeking attention; not identical to practical.
Despite her achievements, she is modest and downplays them.
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How to pronounce down-to-earth and what this word means
down-to-earth means down-to-earth. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce down-to-earth
/ˌdaʊn tə ˈɜːθ/
down-to-earth translation
down-to-earth
down-to-earth examples
Despite being a celebrity, he is very down-to-earth.
down-to-earth transcription
/ˌdaʊn tə ˈɜːθ/, /ˌdaʊn tə ˈɝθ/
Questions about this word
down-to-earth meaning: what does it mean?
realistic and practical
down-to-earth pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
down-to-earth is pronounced as /ˌdaʊn tə ˈɜːθ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
down-to-earth definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Despite being a celebrity, he is very down-to-earth. Translation: Несмотря на то что он знаменитость, он очень простой.
Is down-to-earth part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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