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
Belly dance—big with earthy types in the '70s and early '80s—is once again hip …—
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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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The finish is long, dry, and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of grassy cane, citrus peel, white pepper, and faint, earthy volcanic notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Organic-form mirrors in natural wood frames and sculptural ceramic lamp bases keep the design language consistently earthy.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, and robust musky undertones—these are what make up some the most beloved and reminiscent perfumes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
In between them are interchanging layers of Wagyu sofrito, humming with annatto’s earthy, peppery bitterness, and Pecorino béchamel.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Organic-form mirrors in natural wood frames and sculptural ceramic lamp bases keep the design language consistently earthy.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, and robust musky undertones—these are what make up some the most beloved and reminiscent perfumes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
In between them are interchanging layers of Wagyu sofrito, humming with annatto’s earthy, peppery bitterness, and Pecorino béchamel.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 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 22 May. 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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