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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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hearty vegetables, like potatoes and turnips, add a nice element of earthy flavor, along with a touch of sweetness thanks to carrots.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Her pieces lovely contrast the earthy greens and browns I’m typically drawn to in my paintings and throughout my home.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
At Interwoven, Moore & Giles introduced a range of new colors in its Mont Blanc carbon-neutral line, including on-trend pink and mauve, as well as classic neutrals and earthy greens and blues.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Hearty vegetables, like potatoes and turnips, add a nice element of earthy flavor, along with a touch of sweetness thanks to carrots.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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