What does down to earth mean?

[Random92]

Okay so I've been hearing it a lot and no one will tell me what they mean by it. So what does it mean?

[YellowSidewalkChalk]

it literally means "down to earth" as opposed to having your head in the clouds or being above everyone else in a sense. people might say its a matter of simplicity and being common. being "too" unique and different (especially in the case of having abnormal ideologies or being abnormally wealthy) makes people feel out of touch with you. so it can go many ways, in my opinion. usually if a person is very wealthy or has higher standards for everyday living they are not going to be seen as easy to relate to and therefore not "down to earth." or maybe a girl who likes expensive clothing, jewelry, etc. if a girl doesn't want to eat at a lower class restaaurant and wants like caviar instead of a cheeseburger she will likely be told she is not down to earth. the common, simple girl who likes her french fries and wears jeans and a t shirt will be seen as "down to earth."

it can also relate to intellect and ideology. someone who kind of resents normal values and kind of smirks or looks down on the idea of settling into a traditional style family and settling for the common life instead of like being a starving artist or philosopher or living a bohemian type of lifestyle, etc. will be said to not be "down to earth." most people won't be able to relate to them, well depending on what society you're living in. you always see those movies kind of like romantic comedies where the guy/girl from a very common, homely existence brings home a guy/girl from a more metropolitan, urban, upper class existence. the family will think "oh that guy/girl" is one of those uppity people and not down to earth."

this is just my take on it.

[Tamikaze]

To me it is about valuing the simple things in life. So, you value relationships, good health, simple pleasures, hard work, over anything that is glitzy or glamorous. You also make decisions from basic values, not from drama and a heavy dose of emotion. You believe in treating others as you would be treated. You don't need a lot of money and if you have it, well you just don't care to spend it on big houses, fancy cars and all the other things that people do to "look" rich.

[Anonymous]

The phrase 'being down to earth' means that you're a really chill person and you've got a mellow, relaxed demeanor to you. It means you aren't stuck up or think you're totally better than other people. It's more like you've got a great attitude and you're relate-able. Being described as 'down to earth' is definitely a good thing, it means you're humble.

Good luck.

[dmagnific]

For future reference, google search would be a faster and more efficient tool than us.

[jevaunit1]

It means some one that doesn't walk around with their head in the own @ss all day. people who are down to earth usually see thing realistically, which is kinda boring at times, me, I'm down to earth but barely, I like to spend some time on the moon now and then :)

[Jonny_]

It means level headed and that you have common sense... You're not likely to do something silly and wreckless.

[Reeses-pieces777]

means you're genuine and you're honest and a real, like have a real personality. you're not superficial and you can connect to your peers.

[Anonymous]

haha people ask the funniest questions ;)

it jus means ur cool and relaxed, not some crazy ass bitch

[chiefnavarro]

it means few ambitions. people with drive and high standards are called stuck up pretentious d***s.

[mike5150]

easy to get along with

[J4JOY]

your a cool person

chill able to relax

[soconfuses2010]

IT JUST MEANS EASY GOING, LAID BACK.