down-to-earth person (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈdaʊn tu ˈɜːθ ˈpɜːsən

Definition

A person who is practical, realistic, and unpretentious, not easily impressed by wealth or status.

Examples

• She's a very down-to-earth person, even though she comes from a wealthy family.

• I appreciate his down-to-earth approach to problem-solving.

• Despite her success, she's remained a down-to-earth person.

Synonyms of down-to-earth person

Words with a similar meaning to down-to-earth person:

• practical
• sensible
• unpretentious
• grounded

Antonyms of down-to-earth person

Words with the opposite meaning to down-to-earth person:

• pretentious
• arrogant
• idealistic

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