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Definition of earthy

earthy

/ˈɜːr.θi/
earth · y
Adverb:earthily
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• adjective

1

Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil, especially in smell, taste, or color.

Example

"The wild mushrooms gave the risotto a rich, earthy flavor."

2

Direct, practical, and uninhibited; lacking pretension or artificial refinement.

Example

"Her warm, earthy sense of humor immediately put the guests at ease."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Earthy' is often confused with 'earthly'. 'Earthy' describes something that resembles soil in smell, taste, or color, or someone who is practical and unpretentious, whereas 'earthly' means relating to the physical world as opposed to a spiritual or heavenly one.

• Nearby Words

earthwax
earthwork
earthworm
earthy
earwax
earwig
earworm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'earth' (Old English 'eorthe', of Germanic origin) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthy
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