Earthy: meaning, definitions and examples

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earthy

 

[ หˆษœหrฮธi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

natural

Relating to or characteristic of the earth or its inhabitants. Down-to-earth, practical, realistic.

Synonyms

down-to-earth, earthen, natural

Examples of usage

  • He had an earthy sense of humor.
  • The pottery had an earthy tone to it.
  • She preferred the earthy taste of organic vegetables.
  • His earthy personality made him very approachable.
  • The earthy aroma of the forest filled the air.
Context #2 | Adjective

color

Having a strong or obvious connection with the earth and nature, typically in a way that is simple and unpretentious.

Synonyms

earthen, natural, rustic

Examples of usage

  • The artist used earthy tones in his paintings.
  • Her wardrobe consisted of earthy colors like brown and green.
  • The rustic cabin was decorated in a cozy, earthy style.

Translations

Translations of the word "earthy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erdig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbau tanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziemisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœŸใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terreux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topraksฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zemitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zemitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœŸ่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zemeljski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jarรฐbundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟั‹ั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpaqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terroso

Etymology

The word 'earthy' originated from the Old English word 'eorรพe' meaning earth or ground. Its usage dates back to the early 15th century, where it was used to describe things related to the earth or soil. Over time, 'earthy' has evolved to also represent characteristics associated with nature, simplicity, and practicality.

See also: earth, earthen, earthenware, earthing, earthling, earthly, earthmover, earthquake, earthworm, unearth, unearthing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,340, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.