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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While its audience has always been relatively small, the Peabody-winning series is beloved by those who’ve found it for its unique mix of gentleness, realism, earthy humor, and plainspoken profundity.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Or for something a tad sweeter, try Mugler’s Angel Elixir, which has vanilla plus earthier tones of sandalwood and amber.
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—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
On a tight menu where flame and heat are in short supply, one of the highlights is the whole lobster, poached, segmented, and presented in its shell, doused in an herbaceous, earthy brown butter that pools at the bottom of the bowl.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
An opaque neutral or an earthy camel hue will also make great base colors for this design.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Or for something a tad sweeter, try Mugler’s Angel Elixir, which has vanilla plus earthier tones of sandalwood and amber.
59% Off: Armani Beauty Sì Eau de Parfum, $50 (orig.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
On a tight menu where flame and heat are in short supply, one of the highlights is the whole lobster, poached, segmented, and presented in its shell, doused in an herbaceous, earthy brown butter that pools at the bottom of the bowl.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
An opaque neutral or an earthy camel hue will also make great base colors for this design.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 4 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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