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 Designers like Chloé and Bottega Veneta have used the earthy color as a way to contrast sexy silhouettes or ground feminine pieces. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 The wine raisins have an earthier flavor compared to traditional raisins and still have their seeds, which Cates intends for consumers to eat. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Before there was Georgia Oakley’s earthy, enthralling new spin on Jane Austen’s debut novel, there was Ang Lee’s 1995 standard-bearer of an adaptation. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 The sweet potato gives the dough heft and earthy sweetness—plus a beautiful hue. — Hali Bey Ramdene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 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
  • The tiny Norwegian archipelago, 68 degrees north of the Arctic Circle and two flights from Oslo, is a distinctive and dramatic landscape with spiky mountains rising from the Norwegian Sea and sandy beaches fringed by fjords.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hannah Damon, director of outreach and administration at Camp Amnicon Adventures and Retreats in South Range, Wisconsin, made the discovery while spending time with her son along the camp's sandy shoreline.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Start with the community With a pragmatic and fair approach, data center infrastructure can operate from a combination of baseload fuels, battery storage, and renewables, while prioritizing community needs and impacts.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • These are typically gift boxes of coffee or tea, or elegant but pragmatic items, such as high-quality towels or soaps, sent within a few weeks of the funeral.
    — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • Soil Plants thrive in loamy, well-draining soil but tolerate a range of soil types, including clay.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
  • Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Definition of loamy
Adjective
  • America’s Micron is building fabs in the United States, but significantly replacing Korea’s output is not realistic.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Building realistic best-case, base-case and downside scenarios helps companies adjust before a shift becomes a crisis.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • Living room furniture does not stand a chance against a shedding dog, a muddy paw or a cat with strong opinions about upholstery.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • On muddy gravel between the smokestacks and the water, a forklift held what looked like an enormous sack of sand.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Join Fortune‘s Sam Birchall and a group of CFOs on Wednesday 28th October to discuss practical perspectives on strengthening capability, continuity, and long-term resilience in finance.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of practical

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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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