earthy

adjective

ˈər-thē  -t͟hē 

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

a

archaic : earthly, worldly

b

: characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth

prefers earthy to ethereal themes

3

: suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: such as

a

: practical, down-to-earth

earthy problems of daily life

b

: crude, gross

earthy humor

c

: plain and simple in style : unsophisticated

earthy peasant cookery

earthy decor

earthiness noun

Synonyms

• earthlike
• loamy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The warm sage green tone complements the natural wood floors and ceiling beams, and serves as an earthy contrast to shiny brass accents. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025

In other words, avoid too many super dark or extremely light hues but feel free to play with rich color or earthy mid tones. —Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025

Stevie is reliable and direct, an earthy sensibility that Bulls admire in themselves and others. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

The Organic Shroom Coffee Fusion was relatively mild with a faint earthy taste on the backend. —Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

earthy

adjective

ˈər-thē  -t͟hē 

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