Earthy

Pronunciation: /ˈɜrθi/

Definitions of earthy

adjective unrefined or coarse in nature or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The soil in the garden is very earthy and good for growing vegetables.

A2 The farmer's hands were covered in earthy dirt after a long day of work in the fields.

B1 The aroma of the freshly baked bread was warm and earthy, reminding me of home.

B2 The artist used earthy tones in her paintings to create a sense of warmth and comfort.

C1 The wine had a rich, earthy flavor with hints of oak and berries.

C2 The chef's signature dish featured earthy ingredients like mushrooms and truffles, creating a complex and satisfying flavor profile.

Examples of earthy in a Sentence

formal The soil in this area has an earthy smell due to the high concentration of minerals.

informal I love the earthy taste of mushrooms in my pasta dish.

slang That new coffee shop has a really earthy vibe, I love it.

figurative Her paintings have an earthy quality to them, with rich colors and natural textures.

Grammatical Forms of earthy

• past tense: earthed
• plural: earthies
• comparative: earthier
• superlative: earthiest
• present tense: earths
• future tense: will earth
• perfect tense: have earthed
• continuous tense: is earthing
• singular: earthy
• positive degree: earthy
• infinitive: earth
• gerund: earthing
• participle: earthed

Origin and Evolution of earthy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'earthy' originated from the Old English word 'eorþlic', which meant 'of the earth' or 'earth-like'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'earthy' has come to describe things that are natural, unrefined, or connected to the earth in a literal or metaphorical sense. It can also convey a sense of groundedness or practicality.