earthier; earthiest
1
a
: of, relating to, or consisting of earth
earthy creatures like worms
b
: suggestive of earth (as in texture, odor, or color)
an earthy yellow
c
: rough, coarse, or plain in taste
earthy flavors
2
3
: suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: such as
a
: practical, down-to-earth
earthy problems of daily life
c
: plain and simple in style : unsophisticated
earthy peasant cookery
earthy decor
earthiness
noun
Examples of earthy in a Sentence
a blend of earthy colors
The wine had an earthy flavor.
Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.
food made with simple, earthy ingredients
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, its earthy petrichor and oud notes will literally transport you to Count Orlok’s castle on a rainy night.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025
Just as the score mixes the devotional with almost rootsy strands, Herrera’s Sor Juana, the nun in black, sings in an earthy mezzo that complements the heavenly harmonies of the six nuns in white, performed by the German vocal ensemble Sjaella.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The impressive use of tweeds, Barbour-style and Harrington jackets, blended with the collection’s muted, earthy color palette, were a nod to the transition of the seasons — which evoked the essence of the English countryside.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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earthier; earthiest
1
: consisting of or resembling earth
an earthy flavor
2
a
: suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways : practical sense 4, down-to-earth
earthy problems of everyday life
b
: not polite : crude
earthy humor
earthiness
noun
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