Main Entry:

earthy

Pronunciation:

\ˈər-thē, -thē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

earth·i·er; earth·i·est

Date:

14th century

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 aarchaic : 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: 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>

— earth·i·ness noun