148 Down to earth (PW) having good sense, practical My fiancée is friendly and sensible. She’s very down to earth. (free) adj. 1. Realistic; sensible. 2. a. Not pretentious or affected; straightforward. b. Not overly ornate; simple in style. (your) adjective realistic or practical, without affectation; natural, sincere, etc. (dictionary) adjective practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person. Origin: 1925–30 Synonyms: hard-headed, sensible, sober, pragmatic. |