earthy
adjective
of the nature of or consisting of earth or soil.
earthiness
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a word derived from
earthy.
Example Sentences
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I discovered mine years ago when attempting to find the perfect pairing with radicchio—that notoriously challenging, purple leafy vegetable known for its aggressive bitterness, earthiness and astringency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"I hadn't really twigged that he was looking for a bit more earthiness and a bit more bite."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024
The first tasted the way a pure corn tortilla should: a pleasant initial tinge of sourness, a soft texture, a concluding rush of earthiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
The richness of the olive oil also adds a hint of earthiness and fruitiness to the creamy, sweet flavors of vanilla ice cream.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2024
Not only because her uncle’s light-complexioned face had none of her mother’s beauty but also because there was an earthiness about him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
