terrestrial

/tɝˈɛstɹiəɫ/

of or on dry land; earthly

terrestrial in a sentence

“Terrestrial life evolved from aquatic ancestors.”

Latin terrestris (of the earth), from terra (earth)

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celestial

positioned in or relating to the sky or outer space

tempestuous

characterized by strong and turbulent winds

inclement

unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh

salubrious

health-giving; healthy

bucolic

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside

pastoral

associated with country life; of shepherds