Definitions

earthy

[ur-thee] / ˈɜr θi /

ADJECTIVE

unsophisticated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

down-to-earth folksy funky homey simple

WEAK

bawdy coarse crude down down and dirty down home dull easygoing hard-boiled home folk homely indelicate lowbred lusty mundane natural pragmatic ribald robust rough unidealistic uninhibited unrefined

Antonyms

WEAK

cultured elegant refined sophisticated

Example Sentences

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When the beans arrive in Whalsay, they are a light green colour with a subtle, earthy aroma.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s warm and slightly earthy from the ground cumin and crumbled feta cheese.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Before the night goes to vampire hell, all eyes are on Sammie in earthy and gold tones as he sings “I Lied to You.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Its bottom was less stony and more earthy, and slowly its sides dwindled to mere banks.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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