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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Simply rubbing the leaves with a drizzle of oil and citrus juice, along with a pinch of salt, will soften the hearty leaves and tame their earthy flavor.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Marigold, Tobacco, and Honey are three new-to-Parachute shades that range from a life-affirming yellow to a deep, earthy brown to a rustic gold, respectively.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 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
The dish balances delicate fish with rich broth and earthy seasonal vegetables for a refined yet comforting plate.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Marigold, Tobacco, and Honey are three new-to-Parachute shades that range from a life-affirming yellow to a deep, earthy brown to a rustic gold, respectively.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 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
The dish balances delicate fish with rich broth and earthy seasonal vegetables for a refined yet comforting plate.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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