earthy

adjective

ˈər-thē How to pronounce earthy (audio)
Definition of earthynext
1
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth the unmistakably earthy aroma of a greenhouse

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2
as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog

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Recent Examples of earthy The savory signature can deepen over a decade or two into earthy, mushroom, forest-floor complexity. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 Beyond silhouette, there was a clear return to authenticity through natural fibers, earthy palettes and references to the outdoors. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia Sparkling Spanish whites, earthy Georgian oranges, bright Chilean reds — Jet Wine Bar wanders wide for its exciting by-the-glass wine list. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
  1. sandy
  2. pragmatic
  3. loamy
  4. realistic
  5. muddy
  6. practical
Adjective
  • As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Germany shifted to more wide play after the break, with Kai Havertz levelling things up, but Paraguay held firm with their pragmatic approach for over an hour to force penalties, even surviving a Jonathan Tah disallowed goal.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • That pragmatic approach echoes the prevailing philosophy across much of Norway's maritime cluster.
    — Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10 and as an annual elsewhere, this plant needs plenty of sun and sandy or loamy, well-draining soil.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
Definition of loamy
Adjective
  • There are other realistic podium contenders worth mentioning.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Most independent observers have suggested that a 12- to 18-month timeline is probably the most realistic for New Glenn’s return to flight.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of practical

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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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