ˈərthē, ˈə̄th-, ˈəith-, -thi sometimes -th- adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English erthy, from erthe earth + -y
1. : consisting of or resembling earth : having a property or properties characteristic of soil: as
a. : suggesting or resembling earth in a manner directly perceptible by the senses
a stale earthy smell
wine with an earthy flavor
clad in dull earthy hues
b. of a mineral : without luster or dull and roughish to the touch
c. : containing earthlike impurities
2.
a. archaic : of or relating to the earth : terrestrial ; especially : worldly — distinguished from spiritual, heavenly
b. : characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth : not predominantly spiritual, ideal, or ethereal
a vigorous earthy woman
3. : characterized by realistic material attitudes ranging from the matter-of-fact and practical to the unrefined, gross, and low
my anger and disgust at his gross earthy egoism — W.H.Hudson †1922
4. : having a cold and dry complexion : predominating in the elements earth and water — used with reference to phenomena and bodies as understood by the old natural philosophers and of signs of the zodiac; compare humor
5. : relating to an earth oxide
Synonyms: see earthly