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
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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Many of the ingredients are the same, except for the black-eyed peas which add an earthy flavor.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The design is ultra soothing (there are ample natural textures and earthy neutrals, all set up in a spacious, airy floorplan), as is the surrounding forest and farm setting.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
When filmmakers have tried to skew slightly earthier, as in Jacques Rivette’s 1985 version, the result is a sort of grungy take on traditional Gothic tropes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The design is ultra soothing (there are ample natural textures and earthy neutrals, all set up in a spacious, airy floorplan), as is the surrounding forest and farm setting.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
When filmmakers have tried to skew slightly earthier, as in Jacques Rivette’s 1985 version, the result is a sort of grungy take on traditional Gothic tropes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 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 Feb. 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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