earthy
adjective
\ ˈər-thē
, -t͟hē
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, -t͟hē
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earthier;
earthiest
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
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
c
: plain and simple in style : unsophisticated
earthy peasant cookery earthy decor
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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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Recent Examples on the Web
With an earthy flavor and nubby texture, the tortillas, 100 calories each, are especially sturdy to keep in fillings for a wrap or burrito, or to use like a flatbread for toppings. — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "It’s a wrap: Tortillas made with quinoa flour," 13 Aug. 2019 There’s no soy sauce, but just a half teaspoon of sesame oil to give it that deep earthy flavor. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Trio of grilling recipes to get us through the end of summer," 12 Aug. 2019 During his 3 ½ years in the Johnson administration, the erudite European felt at ease with the earthy Texas politician. — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, "Francis Bator, Hungarian Refugee, Advised Lyndon Johnson on Economics and Europe," 30 Mar. 2018 Lately Eckhaus Latta has made headway in the fashion industry, turning out critically lauded shows with an earthy and sensual aesthetic that serve as a counterpoint to the industry’s overall obsessions with streetwear and luxe handbags. — Max Berlinger, Los Angeles Times, "Eckhaus Latta fetes Ugg collaboration with foraged food and sweeping L.A. views," 15 Aug. 2019 And the peanut soup defies the sweet conventions to which Americans are accustomed, striking a deliciously deep, earthy note. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "These are the best restaurants in Tempe," 6 Aug. 2019 Yet the former First Lady, paragon of cool elegance and unfailing good taste, was in fact utterly devoted to that earthy fragrance note so inextricably commingled with counter-culture rebellion and free love. — April Long, Town & Country, "Jackie Kennedy's Unexpected Love of Patchouli," 28 July 2019 Generally, highland tequilas tend to be more floral and citrus while lowland varieties carry more earthy notes. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Celebrate National Tequila Day with twists on classic tastes," 24 July 2019 This salad is equal parts earthy and electric, punctuated with fresh citrus juice, Pecorino cheese and pomegranate seeds for a wide range of textures and flavors. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "5 salads to crave in San Antonio this summer," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earthy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for earthy
earthy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of earthy
: suggesting earth or soil in texture, odor, color, etc.
: practical and straightforward : open and direct
chiefly US
: plain and simple in style
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earthy
adjective
\ ˈər-thē
\
\
earthier;
earthiest
Kids Definition of earthy
1
: of or like earth
an earthy smell earthy colors
2
: open and direct
Voters like the mayor's earthy manner.
3
: not polite : crude
earthy humor
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