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 outside of the museum was painted per Wright’s color specifications in an earthy and soft tan. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Rooms are cozy and coastal grandmother chic, with earthy colors like taupe and terra cotta, and peaceful lake views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Other combinations gaining traction include earthy with clean, savory with sweet and mineral with woody. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Without all that, the series misses out on the ugly, earthy, sensual details that could have complicated her past blank innocence. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 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
  • On the Mediterranean side, Playa de Santa Bárbara is a wide sandy beach north of the border, with the immense Rock of Gibraltar rising to the south — a potentially spectacular foreground.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Kuznietsov was arrested by Italian police in Rimini – a city in northern Italy known for its sandy beaches and Roman landmarks – and later extradited to Germany.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Other executives describe him as pragmatic, meticulous, and unifying.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Barkov, a workout fiend, is taking a pragmatic approach to his latest injury.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 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
  • The latest 104-qubit simulation, however, accounts for realistic hardware noise, allowing researchers to examine how errors affect magic state cultivation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Washington should work with allies’ defense industries and military planners to come up with a new division of labor, set force levels, and create a realistic timetable to meet their goals.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • The committee isn’t fully aware of the muddy bog in which Taverner is currently sinking, but Lamb is starting to understand the shape of it.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But the terrain is treacherous with muddy roads and slippery rocks.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • This is the practical discipline of moving ever onward in the face of ambiguity.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its experimental results could help determine whether fast-spectrum molten chloride reactors can progress toward practical applications, including future maritime power systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of practical

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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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