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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Knits were slouchy but perfectly contoured to a woman's body, jackets nipped at the waist and layered over A-line skirts and sporty trousers, fuzzy bag charms and belt charms unite, and tasteful pops of color highlight earthy tones.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Researchers at the University College London collaborated with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to scientifically analyze those very scents—and the answer is a mostly pleasant mix of earthy waxes, oils, and resins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
If red is the move, an aged Montepulciano from Abruzzo brings dark fruit and earthy charm, while a classic Rioja Crianza, with its warm spice and subtle oak, is always a safe—and seductive—bet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
More muted color palettes—think cream, pastels, indigo blues, or earthy tones—also work well with the ’70s revival that’s currently happening.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
Researchers at the University College London collaborated with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to scientifically analyze those very scents—and the answer is a mostly pleasant mix of earthy waxes, oils, and resins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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