earthy

adjective

\ ˈər-thē

, -t͟hē

earthier; earthiest

Definition of earthy

1a : 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

2a 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: such 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

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

There is what Bulgarini calls his signature dish: pappardelle al cinghiale, a mild egg noodle pasta bolstered by an earthy ragu of wild boar. — Patricia Escárcega, latimes.com, "Review: At Bulgarini in Altadena, a gelato master tries his hand at pasta," 12 June 2019 The earthy, piney, floral bitterness complements the flavor and aroma from smoke. - from Rayford Cook, founder at The Grocery Brewpub 4. — Eric Velasco, al.com, "8 tasty Birmingham beer and barbecue pairings," 6 June 2019 The herbaceous aperitifs, though, are more bitter than sweet, so that premeal drink will be less like a sugary frappé and more like an earthy refreshment. — Grace Dickinson, https://www.inquirer.com, "The six summery drinks you need to try in Philadelphia this season," 6 June 2019 Cole went with an earthy palette, rocking a red vest, pants, and nude top, bedazzled by his own assortment of flowers and tied together with a decorative knot. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse Were a Walking Fairytale at the Met Gala 2019," 7 May 2019 The people who plant, who nurture, who wait for the seeds to grow: the earthy folks who know that things just take time, and who are happy to sit in the sun and wait for the fruit to come up — these are Taurus folks. — Jeanna Kadlec, Allure, "The Royal Baby's Birth Chart, as Interpreted by an Astrologer," 6 May 2019 For her engagements in Tonga earlier in the day, the Duchess opted for earthy shades of green and beige, pairing a striped Martin Grant dress with a Prada bag and emerald pumps. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Steps Out in Sydney Wearing a Graphic Oscar de La Renta Gown," 26 Oct. 2018 The 8-inch device covers this part with a soft-touch gray finish, while the 10-inch model does so with a light yet earthy bamboo finish. — Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "Lenovo Smart Display review: The Google Assistant now has a face," 26 July 2018 Sunad, Babaà, Gimaguas, and Paloma Wool are just a few of the Instagram-first brands making soft, vaguely earthy knits and shirting. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "The Best Fashion in Madrid Isn’t Only on the Runway," 5 Feb. 2019

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