EARTHY


Meaning of EARTHY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈər-thē, -thē ]

adjective

( earth·i·er ; -est )

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : of, relating to, or consisting of earth

earthy creatures like worms

b. : suggestive of earth (as in texture, odor, or color)

an earthy yellow

c. : rough, coarse, or plain in taste

earthy flavors

2.

a. archaic : earthly , worldly

b. : characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth

prefers earthy to ethereal themes

3. : suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: as

a. : practical , down-to-earth

earthy problems of daily life

b. : crude , gross

earthy humor

c. : plain and simple in style : unsophisticated

earthy peasant cookery

earthy decor

earthy clothes

• earth·i·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.