earthy

adjective
UK: /ˈɜːθi/
US: /ˈɜːrθi/

  1. Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.

    1. The earthy smell filled the air after the rain.
    2. Her paintings feature earthy tones reminiscent of the desert landscape.

  2. Direct and unrefined; coarse or crude.

    1. He told an earthy joke that made everyone laugh.
    2. The play's earthy humor might offend some viewers with its explicit content.

  3. Natural and unpretentious; simple and wholesome.

    1. She has an earthy charm that is very appealing.
    2. Their restaurant serves earthy dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

Synonyms

rustic natural unrefined coarse wholesome genuine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "earthy" in English means: Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil., Direct and unrefined; coarse or crude., Natural and unpretentious; simple and wholesome..

The phonetic transcription of "earthy" is /ˈɜːθi/ in British English and /ˈɜːrθi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "earthy": rustic, natural, unrefined, coarse, wholesome, genuine.

Example usage of "earthy": "The earthy smell filled the air after the rain.". More examples on the page.