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 first incorporates a heady blend of cinnamon, clove, garlic, various chile powders and guajillo paste for a fruity, earthy flavor that’s mildly smoky. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Wine of Babylon is a typically chaotic Basquiat composition of humanoid figures and symbols in bold, earthy colors. — Mattia Ferraresi, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 India’s changing light informs the palette — with white and cream softened by the sun, dusty pink, light pastels and earthy spice tones sit alongside bright colors. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Hoferkamp said that the company’s 2026 Color of the Year, Midnight Garden (a deep, muted green with earthy undertones), and French Press Coffee are part of the same larger story. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 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
  • Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Peaks and valleys ranging from a light sandy color to a deep blueish-gray create an almost hypnotic landscape.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Barkov, a workout fiend, is taking a pragmatic approach to his latest injury.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pan, meanwhile, cast himself as a pragmatic and health-focused politician who would reverse the policies passed by Republicans.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 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
  • This was a back-door effort to coerce Detroit to phase out the internal combustion engine, as the only realistic way car makers could meet the requirement was to massively expand their EV or hybrid inventories.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The center is designed to develop and train humanoids specifically for public safety applications, with engineers using realistic environments and mock-ups to test the machines and collect training data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • This isn’t an ancient 720p peephole cam with muddy picture quality.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Heavily soiled laundry like muddy workwear can also benefit from warmer water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • One practical investment of time, money, or effort can give a larger idea somewhere real to begin.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Advances in electrical power systems, tracking technology, beam control and compact high-energy lasers are making the concept increasingly practical.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of practical

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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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