earthy
3 synonyms for earthy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Resembling soil in smell, taste, or appearance.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use earthy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
earthy flavor
earthy humor
earthy tones
Etymology
From earth plus -y.
Full origin of earthy →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.
