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down-to-earth

  [doun-too-urth, -tuh-]
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–adjective
practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
Origin:
1925–30

Synonyms:
hard-headed, sensible, sober, pragmatic.
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down-to-earth   (doun'tōō-ûrth', -tə-)
adj.  

  1. Realistic; sensible.

    1. Not pretentious or affected; straightforward.

    2. Not overly ornate; simple in style.

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