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earthy

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Adj — Resembling soil in smell, taste, or appearance.

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earthy flavor earthy humor earthy tones

Etymology

From earth plus -y.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “earthy” mean?

The word “earthy” means resembling soil in smell, taste, or appearance. In plain terms, either literally like soil (smell, taste, color) or figuratively blunt and unrefined.

How do you pronounce “earthy”?

“Earthy” is pronounced UR-thee (/ˈɝθi/ in IPA).

How do you use “earthy” in a sentence?

Here is “earthy” used in a sentence: “The wine had an earthy, mushroomy flavor.”

What part of speech is “earthy”?

“Earthy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “earthy” have?

“Earthy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling soil in smell, taste, or appearance.

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