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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The finish is exceptionally long with lingering notes of black pepper, rye spices, and a dry, earthy leather note.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Founded by Shawn Chopra and his wife Anne Morgan, the hotel nods to the earthy, brutalist work of architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Chandigarh, India, where Chopra’s parents met.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Not everything needs to be literal: A dinosaur obsession could dictate an earthy paint scheme; a cartoon lover might appreciate furniture with offbeat proportions.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Her airy vocal makes a solid pairing with Bryan’s earthy tones.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Founded by Shawn Chopra and his wife Anne Morgan, the hotel nods to the earthy, brutalist work of architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Chandigarh, India, where Chopra’s parents met.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Not everything needs to be literal: A dinosaur obsession could dictate an earthy paint scheme; a cartoon lover might appreciate furniture with offbeat proportions.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Her airy vocal makes a solid pairing with Bryan’s earthy tones.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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