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BNC: 18776 COCA: 12783

earthy

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
earthy /ˈɚθi/ adjective
earthier; earthiest
earthy
/ˈɚθi/
adjective
earthier; earthiest
Learner's definition of EARTHY
: suggesting earth or soil in texture, odor, color, etc.泥土的
compare earthly
[more earthy; most earthy]
: practical and straightforward : open and direct实际的;坦率的
chiefly US : plain and simple in style朴实的;简单的
: not polite : somewhat rude or crude粗鲁的;粗俗的

— earthiness

noun [noncount]
BNC: 18776 COCA: 12783
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
a
archaic : earthly, worldly
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
b
: crude, gross
earthy humor
c
: plain and simple in style : unsophisticated
earthy peasant cookery
earthy decor
earthiness noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthy was in the 14th century
BNC: 18776 COCA: 12783

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