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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In this later work, the image of the limp, expressionless Jesus, mourned by a black-shrouded Mary and St. John, emphasizes the human suffering of Christ with an earthiness and humility rarely seen in Byzantine art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Green peas add a touch of freshness and earthiness — along with a pop of color.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“He was aware of his, what, his earthiness, shall we say.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025
"I hadn't really twigged that he was looking for a bit more earthiness and a bit more bite."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024
I breathe in the rose, the earthiness of Mabel's skin, all the hours we spent in her house.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
