Terrestrial Definition
terrestrial
adjective
- of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
- of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants; "planetary rumblings and eructations"- L.C.Eiseley ; "the planetary tilt"; "this terrestrial ball"
- operating or living or growing on land
- concerned with the world or worldly matters; "mundane affairs"; "he developed an immense terrestrial practicality"
- of this earth; "transcendental motives for sublunary actions"; "fleeting sublunary pleasures"; "the nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball"
"Terrestrial" in song lyrics
See how terrestrial is used in real songs:
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"I give props to the bugs because i be terrestrial"
Desdamona — Planetarium - The Satellite -
"watches-croton terrestrial"
AOL — AOL -
"e.t the extra terrestrial"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with terrestrial
Usage tips for "terrestrial"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "terrestrial" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for terrestrial to find words that pair well.