Skip to content

Earthy Definition & Meaning

earthy
adjective
  1. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited"
  2. not far removed from or suggestive of nature; "the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow"; "earthy smells of new-mown grass"
  3. hearty and lusty; "an earthy enjoyment of life"
  4. of or consisting of or resembling earth; "it had an earthy smell"; "only a little earthy bank separates me from the edge of the ocean"
  5. sensible and practical; "has a straightforward down-to-earth approach to a problem"; "her earthy common sense"

Usage tips for "earthy"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "earthy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for earthy to find words that pair well.

Use "earthy" in a verse

Now that you know what "earthy" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What does earthy mean?
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited" not far removed from or suggestive of nature; "the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow"; "earthy smells of new-mown grass" hearty and lusty; "an earthy enjoyment of life" of or consisting of or resembling earth; "it had an earthy smell
What part of speech is earthy?
Earthy is an adjective.
How many definitions does earthy have?
Earthy has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Look up another word