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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Mole negro, literally black from chiles that have been grilled until charred, has a deep, earthy flavor.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Brown + Earthy Greens Greens bring out brown’s earthy side and feel especially fitting when paired with warm woods, making the combination ideal for bedrooms, living spaces, and studies.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The shot showed the family of five sitting close together in a field of daffodils, matching their fashion in earthy shades of green and brown.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Artist and chef Maya Yadid and her mother, Irit, served a five-generation-old hamin recipe from scalding-hot pots emitting earthy aromas.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Brown + Earthy Greens Greens bring out brown’s earthy side and feel especially fitting when paired with warm woods, making the combination ideal for bedrooms, living spaces, and studies.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The shot showed the family of five sitting close together in a field of daffodils, matching their fashion in earthy shades of green and brown.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 24 Dec. 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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