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earthy

[ ˈər-thē]

earthier; earthiest

earthy

adjective

Definition of earthy

1a : 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

2a archaic : earthly, worldly

b : characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth
//prefers earthy to ethereal themes

3 : suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: such as

a : practical, down-to-earth
//earthy problems of daily life

b : crude, gross
//earthy humor

c : plain and simple in style : unsophisticated
//earthy peasant cookery earthy decor

Other Words from earthy

earthiness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

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Recent Examples on the Web

//For the duo’s second drop, the new collection consists of earthy tones and introduces new pieces like a hoodie and a long-sleeve T-shirt.
— Nandi Howard, Essence, "Lebron James And John Elliot's Latest Icon Collection Fall Drop," 4 Oct. 2019
//The earthy warmth of Tweed evokes summer days spent in the Cotswolds, while Tuxedo’s gray scale calls to mind innumerable red-carpet photo calls.
— Vogue, "Victoria Beckham’s First In-House Beauty Brand Is (Finally!) Here," 13 Sep. 2019
//Grapes grown in the six square miles known as The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater absorb the minerals from the distinctive basalt cobblestones, resulting in savory, earthy wines that have been compared to those of France's northern Rhone Valley.
— Sally Carpenter Hale, chicagotribune.com, "Like wine from France’s Rhone Valley? Head to Walla Walla," 13 Sep. 2019
//This creates such flavors as savory peptides, sulfur compounds, toasted flavors, chocolate flavors, and earthy components.
— Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, "The Ultimate Grilling Guide," 30 Aug. 2019
//Subtle hues are perfect for a room decorated in neutral, earthy colors.
— Alice Hurley, Good Housekeeping, "How to Buy Blinds and Shades," 27 Aug. 2019
//For this project, that meant plenty of warm tones, earthy materials, understated staples, classics with a twist, and fresh, tasteful artwork (coming up with the color scheme was as simple as creating a Pinterest mood board!).
— Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "This Warm Seattle Home Is a Master Class In Family-Friendly Decorating," 23 Aug. 2019
//Head for Placerville’s 3-year-old Jack Russell Downtown Restaurant, which offers the same dozen core beers as the farm brewery in Camino, plus seasonals and specialties, like the earthy yet tart Farmhouse Saison.
— Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "10 Gold Country sipping, dining and outdoor adventures," 10 Aug. 2019
//Candle 03 caught my eye for the earthy design, with a colorful half-circle punch of blue or orange.
— Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, "Pull This Pork, Dip That Chip, and 5 More Things to See & Do This Week," 29 July 2019

First Known Use of earthy

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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