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 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: 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