down-to-earth

The definition of down to earth is someone or something that is free of pretension and doesn't put on airs, but who is instead simple and straight-forward.

(adjective)

An example of down to earth is a person who buys a nice cozy farmhouse instead of a giant mansion.

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See down-to-earth in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. realistic or practical
  2. without affectation; natural, sincere, etc.

See down-to-earth in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Realistic; sensible.
  2. a. Not pretentious or affected; straightforward.
    b. Not overly ornate; simple in style.

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