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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Chervil has an earthy, resinous fragrance that has been compared to myrrh with a delicate licorice flavor.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Spicy, savory, with a subtle earthy flavor, Creole seasoning brings out the best flavors of seafood like shrimp and crawfish to beef and sausage.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Padrón eventually relocated his factory to Nicaragua, where the mineral-rich volcanic soil, which imparts the leaves with distinctive earthy characteristics, was similar to Cuba’s Pinar del Río.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Spicy, savory, with a subtle earthy flavor, Creole seasoning brings out the best flavors of seafood like shrimp and crawfish to beef and sausage.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Padrón eventually relocated his factory to Nicaragua, where the mineral-rich volcanic soil, which imparts the leaves with distinctive earthy characteristics, was similar to Cuba’s Pinar del Río.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 23 Nov. 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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