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earthy
[ ur-thee ]
adjective
- of the nature of or consisting of earth or soil.
- characteristic of earth:
an earthy smell.
- realistic; practical.
- coarse or unrefined:
an earthy sense of humor.
- direct; robust; unaffected:
an earthy, generous woman.
- (of a mineral) having a dull luster and rough to the touch.
- Archaic. worldly; pertaining to the earth.
earthy
/ ˈɜːθɪ /
adjective
- of, composed of, or characteristic of earth
- robust, lusty, or uninhibited
- unrefined, coarse, or crude
- an archaic word for worldly
- electrical engineering on the earthed side of an electrical circuit, but not necessarily with a direct current connection to earth
Derived Forms
- ˈearthiness, noun
- ˈearthily, adverb
Other Words From
- earthi·ly adverb
- earthi·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
"Lemongrass consists of a more floral and earthy aroma, while the other aromas are pungent, spicy or sweet," Loke said.
Sage, for the native plant and earthy green color?
The brackish, mineral flavors of the oysters are complemented perfectly by the tangy, nutty, earthy artichokes.
The traditionally Mexican distillate is derived from the agave plant, often using methods that have been honed across generations, with varieties that impart flavors ranging from smoky to earthy and acidic.
"I wouldn't want to drink water that has an earthy and musty taste, but it is safe," she added.
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