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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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Fresh potting soil should have an earthy scent.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
She’s known for her earthy, warm, and geometric residences, many of which were published in her best-selling decor books Mountain House, Surf Shack, and Bibliostyle.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Chaga mushroom tea is a popular alternative to coffee, thanks to its earthy flavor reminiscent of a light-roasted coffee.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 16 Mar. 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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