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
4
informal
: crunchy sense 2
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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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—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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The home’s earthy palette of Querobabi adobe, lime plaster walls and natural wood helps link it to the desert setting, as do the broad steps that now cascade down to an infinity pool out back.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
The natural fiber adds warmth, texture, and an earthy feel to any room while still feeling light and summery.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
BornToStandOut Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum with Amber Probably the boldest and most decadent of the bunch, Drunk Lovers is a unisex option that takes a moodier turn with its earthy, woody profile.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026
The home’s earthy palette of Querobabi adobe, lime plaster walls and natural wood helps link it to the desert setting, as do the broad steps that now cascade down to an infinity pool out back.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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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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