— earthily , adv. — earthiness , n.
/err"thee/ , adj., earthier, earthiest .
1. of the nature of or consisting of earth or soil.
2. characteristic of earth: an earthy smell.
3. realistic; practical.
4. coarse or unrefined: an earthy sense of humor.
5. direct; robust; unaffected: an earthy, generous woman.
6. (of a mineral) having a dull luster and rough to the touch.
7. Archaic. worldly; pertaining to the earth.
[ 1350-1400; ME erthy. See EARTH, -Y 1 ]
Syn. 4. lusty, rough.
Ant. 4. genteel, refined.