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earthy

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adjective

earthier, earthiest.
  1. of the nature of or consisting of earth or soil.
  2. characteristic of earth:

    an earthy smell.

  3. realistic; practical.
  4. coarse or unrefined:

    an earthy sense of humor.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms: ,

  5. direct; robust; unaffected:

    an earthy, generous woman.

  6. (of a mineral) having a dull luster and rough to the touch.
  7. Archaic. worldly; pertaining to the earth.


earthy

/ ˈɜːθɪ /

adjective

  1. of, composed of, or characteristic of earth
  2. robust, lusty, or uninhibited
  3. unrefined, coarse, or crude
  4. an archaic word for worldly
  5. electrical engineering on the earthed side of an electrical circuit, but not necessarily with a direct current connection to earth
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𲹰ٳ󾱲Ա, noun
  • ˈ𲹰ٳ󾱱, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • 𲹰ٳi· adverb
  • 𲹰ٳi·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of earthy1

First recorded in 1350–1400, earthy is from the Middle English word erthy. See earth, -y 1
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Per the brand’s website, Lung Ching is “famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf” along with its “distinct character” and “unique cooling effect.”

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Meanwhile, Lee is an earthy bohemian goddess who spends much of her screen time gardening.

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It brings an earthy heft that you can’t get from flour alone, like the bite of a cornmeal-crusted pie or the dense texture of a polenta cake.

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Nawab highlights the contrast between the “fiery serrano chiles” and ingredients like tomatillos, juxtaposed with the earthy flavors and rich texture of the nuts, which balance beautifully.

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In Gram Yatra, Husain used vibrant, earthy tones to bring 13 frames to life, with women in everyday scenes such as cooking, caring for children and riding a cart.

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