How to Use earthy in a Sentence
earthy
adjective- The wine had an earthy flavor.
- Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.
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The earthy and woodsy scent is great for at home and on-the-go.
—ELLE, 19 July 2022
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There are some earthy sounds and many of the songs are about love.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
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Grab the throw on sale in two earthy colors: beige and sage green.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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Then came the wound rubber balls, which can be quite earthy.
—Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020
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Across the property, warm, earthy tones shape the mood.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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The Spring Blend, with savory, chive, and rose petal, is earthy and speckled with the herbs.
—BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2021
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The Supreme Oak Body Wash has a warm, earthy scent that lingers after the shower.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
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The palate is soft and inviting, with red fruit flavors and earthy tones.
—Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
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By this point, the compost is a rich dark brown color, earthy smelling and loamy.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
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This pendant is a nod to the 70s, with its earthy tone, yellow gold and leather cord.
—Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
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The palate is full of cherry, caramel, spice, earthy leather, chocolate and, of course, smoke.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022
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This herb will give your steak a strong, earthy flavor.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
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At the restaurant Soil, an earthy dish of shrimp, orange, pecans, and marigold.
—Eleni N. Gage, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Jan. 2024
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The floral notes of lemongrass, the earthy galangal, freshness of kaffir lime leaves and the heat of the chilies.
—Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023
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The deep, earthy base notes of leather, oakmoss, and musk round out this rich and striking cologne.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
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To turn up the warmth of this hair and body mist, earthy saffron and sweet vanilla are added to its mix.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
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The vibrant hues of golden hour gave way to the muted, earthy tones of not-quite-dusk.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Beets, on the other hand, sport loads of their own unique, earthy flavor.
—Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Sep. 2020
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The scent is very earthy and fresh, which transports you to a calming forest.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2022
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Unpredictable and earthy, this is already one of the year’s best films.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2023
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The candle boasts an earthy scent made from juniper shrubs, pinecones, and tree sap.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
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This one is deeply earthy and woody thanks to seagrass, clove leaf, and rhum agricole.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
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It’s comprised of flowy fabrics and earthy tones for the springtime.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
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Many of the ingredients are the same, except for the black-eyed peas which add an earthy flavor.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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The miso hits a sweet, salty, and earthy balance that complements the rich, buttery salmon.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
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That means warm red hues, echoing the flicker of flames, glittering chandeliers, and touches of earthy browns abound for a moody blend of texture and light.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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For a similar warmth, try mushroom, creamy white, or earthy paint tones.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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