Earthly vs Temporary - What's the difference?
earthly | temporary | Synonyms |
Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven.
* Milton
* Bible, Phil. iii. 19
(negative, informal) (Used to put an emphasis)
* Alexander Pope
Made of earth; earthy.
(UK, colloquial) A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
* 1974 , (GB Edwards), The Book of Ebenezer Le Page , New York 2007, p. 315:
Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.
Earthly is a synonym of temporary.
As adjectives the difference between earthly and temporary
is that earthly is relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven while temporary is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.As nouns the difference between earthly and temporary
is that earthly is (uk|colloquial) a slightest chance (of success etc) or idea (about something) while temporary is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee.As an adverb earthly
is in an earthy manner.earthly
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- earthly joys
- This earthly load / Of death, called life.
- whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things
- What earthly benefit can be the result?
- (Holland)
See also
* worldlyNoun
(earthlies)- ‘Then I didn't have a chance when I stood you a drink?’ I said. ‘Not an earthly !’ she said and laughed; but when I left she kissed me good-night.
