CEFR B2

down-to-earth person

noun phrase

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: practical, sensible, unpretentious, grounded

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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.

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