How to Use earthy in a Sentence

earthy

adjective
  • The wine had an earthy flavor.
  • Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.
  • The earthy and woodsy scent is great for at home and on-the-go.
    ELLE, 19 July 2022
  • There are some earthy sounds and many of the songs are about love.
    Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Grab the throw on sale in two earthy colors: beige and sage green.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Across the property, warm, earthy tones shape the mood.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The Spring Blend, with savory, chive, and rose petal, is earthy and speckled with the herbs.
    BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2021
  • The Supreme Oak Body Wash has a warm, earthy scent that lingers after the shower.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • The palate is soft and inviting, with red fruit flavors and earthy tones.
    Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • By this point, the compost is a rich dark brown color, earthy smelling and loamy.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
  • This pendant is a nod to the 70s, with its earthy tone, yellow gold and leather cord.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The palate is full of cherry, caramel, spice, earthy leather, chocolate and, of course, smoke.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022
  • This herb will give your steak a strong, earthy flavor.
    Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
  • At the restaurant Soil, an earthy dish of shrimp, orange, pecans, and marigold.
    Eleni N. Gage, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The scent is very earthy and fresh, which transports you to a calming forest.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Unpredictable and earthy, this is already one of the year’s best films.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The candle boasts an earthy scent made from juniper shrubs, pinecones, and tree sap.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
  • This one is deeply earthy and woody thanks to seagrass, clove leaf, and rhum agricole.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • It’s comprised of flowy fabrics and earthy tones for the springtime.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Dark cherry nose with a rich body and good mid-palate weight with hints of earthy notes on the finish.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 10 June 2022
  • The tasting notes describe earthy agave and citrus on the nose, with a crisp and clean finish.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 July 2023
  • Brudnizki has swathed the bedrooms in warm-salmon and earthy-green tones.
    Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023
  • On screen and in person, Gorder is warm, earthy, soulful.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
  • This one contains earthy notes of mint, iris accord, and musk.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, earthy flavor, and the ability to stain everything in sight when sliced in preparation for a meal.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
  • The duo includes Summer Haze, a sweet floral blend, and Under the Trees (seen here) which is a refreshing mix of cucumber, cool spearmint, and earthy cedarwood.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025

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