1. comparative form of earthly; more concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters
2. comparative form of earthly; more characteristic of or belonging to the earth

Examples

• His concerns became earthlier as he grew older and focused more on financial security.
• The novel’s earthlier themes contrasted sharply with its mystical opening chapters.
• She found earthlier pleasures more satisfying than abstract philosophical pursuits.
• The earthlier aspects of human nature were explored in the documentary.
• His earthlier approach to problem-solving proved more effective than theoretical methods.
• The earthlier elements of the story grounded it in reality.