earthbound

/ˌʌrθˈbaʊnd/
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Definitions of earthbound
  1. adjective
    confined to the earth
    synonyms:
    earthly
    of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
  2. adjective
    lacking wit or imagination
    synonyms: pedestrian, prosaic, prosy
    uninteresting
    arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
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