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 basic principles are simple: enlist layers, neutral, earthy tones, and build interest with varied textures.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
The initial impression is light and subtly sweet like a scoop of pistachio gelato, but is beautifully balanced with notes of warm, earthy cardamom and patchouli.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Vanilla perfumes tend to be too sweet for my taste, but Bee dials back the sweetness and instead, leans into the earthy bitterness reminiscent of pure vanilla extract.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The trend is pointing to fabrics that are ultralight, breathable, rich in linen and cotton blends, and largely done in a muted and earthy color palette.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
The initial impression is light and subtly sweet like a scoop of pistachio gelato, but is beautifully balanced with notes of warm, earthy cardamom and patchouli.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Vanilla perfumes tend to be too sweet for my taste, but Bee dials back the sweetness and instead, leans into the earthy bitterness reminiscent of pure vanilla extract.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The trend is pointing to fabrics that are ultralight, breathable, rich in linen and cotton blends, and largely done in a muted and earthy color palette.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthy. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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