earthy
earthy
adj \ˈər-thē, -thē\earth·i·erearth·i·est
Definition of EARTHY
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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>
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: suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: 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>
— earth·i·ness noun
See Examples of EARTHY
- 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
First Known Use of EARTHY
14th century
Related to EARTHY
Near Antonyms: fanciful, fantastic (also fantastical), imaginative; romantic, sentimental; cheerful, optimistic, rose-colored; trustful, trusting, unsuspicious; half-baked, illogical, insane, irrational, unreasonable; theoretical (also theoretic)
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