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earthy
adjective \ˈər-thē, -thē\
: suggesting earth or soil in texture, odor, color, etc.
: practical and straightforward : open and direct
: plain and simple in style
earth·i·erearth·i·est
Full 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
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First Known Use of EARTHY
14th century
Related to EARTHY
- Antonyms
- blue-sky, idealistic, impractical, unrealistic, utopian, visionary
Rhymes with EARTHY
EARTHY Defined for Kids
earthy
adjective \ˈər-thē\
earth·i·erearth·i·est
Definition of EARTHY for Kids
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: 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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