Earthy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɝθi

UR-thee

UK

ˈɜːθi

UR-thee

Definition

Describes something that smells, tastes, or looks like earth or soil, or a person who is natural, simple, and direct.

Usage & Nuances

Used for tastes, smells, colors (e.g. 'earthy tones'), or describing someone's straightforward, unpretentious attitude. Often positive, suggesting warmth and sincerity. Not used for things that are dirty in a bad way.

• Spanish: terroso - natural - sencillo
• Portuguese (BR): terroso - natural - simples
• Portuguese (PT): terroso - natural - simples
• Chinese (Simplified): 泥土味的 - 质朴的 - 接地气的
• Chinese (Traditional): 泥土味的 - 質樸的 - 接地氣的
• Hindi: माटी जैसा - सरल - वास्तविक
• Arabic: ترابي - بسيط - طبيعي
• Bengali: পৃথিবীর মতো - সহজ-সরল
• Russian: землистый - простой (о человеке)
• Japanese: 土っぽい - 素朴な
• Vietnamese: đậm mùi đất - giản dị
• Korean: 흙냄새 나는 - 소박한
• Turkish: topraksı - doğal (kişi için)
• Urdu: مٹی کی خوشبو والا - سادہ مزاج
• Indonesian: beraroma tanah - sederhana

Example Sentences

The soup has an earthy flavor because of the mushrooms.

basic

She prefers earthy colors in her clothes.

basic

The wine tasted rich and earthy.

basic

His jokes are a bit earthy, but everyone loves his sense of humor.

natural

She has an earthy personality—very warm and down-to-earth.

natural

I love the earthy smell after it rains.

natural