CEFR B2

down-to-earth

adjective

Meaning

Practical, sensible, and friendly in a way that is easy to relate to.

Examples

My new boss is incredibly down-to-earth and always listens to our concerns without any ego.
She has a down-to-earth approach to fashion, preferring comfortable clothes over expensive designer labels.

Synonyms: sensible, grounded, unpretentious, pragmatic

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down-to-earth (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌdaʊn.təˈɜːθ

Definition

Practical, sensible, and friendly in a way that is easy to relate to.

Examples

My new boss is incredibly down-to-earth and always listens to our concerns without any ego.
She has a down-to-earth approach to fashion, preferring comfortable clothes over expensive designer labels.
It is refreshing to meet someone so down-to-earth after working with so many arrogant celebrities.

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