Explore Earthy through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like coarse or stuff. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Earthy in a sentence
Earthy meaning
- Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth).
- Composed, or largely composed, of soil.
- Down-to-earth, not artificial, natural.
Synonyms of Earthy
Using Earthy
- The main meaning on this page is: Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth). | Composed, or largely composed, of soil. | Down-to-earth, not artificial, natural.
- Useful related words include: coarse, down-to-earth, stuff, material.
- In the example corpus, earthy often appears in combinations such as: and earthy, the earthy, an earthy.
Context around Earthy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 14 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Earthy
- In this selection, "earthy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, wonderful, corrigan, taste, smell, quality and tough stand out and add context to how "earthy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a very earthy quality to and an earthy tough new. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "earthy" sits close to words such as aquaculture, asap and assigning, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with earthy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Altman opposed that insanity by making his film as earthy as possible. (12 words)
Automakers say these earthy shades convey a sense of adventure — stealthiness even. (12 words)
And then there's that wonderful, earthy smell just after it's rained. (13 words)
By studying that old wood, and the microscopic clues left in the earthy cliffs that hold it, Mr. Foster and his colleagues have been able to get a rare glimpse into Vineyard forests of yesteryear, gaining insight into the Island’s past and present. (44 words)
Doing so convincingly, however, will require traits that are currently in chronically short supply: an earthy, emotional approach to the job and a gift for the kind of storytelling that Trump, Johnson et al have put to the most obnoxious uses. (41 words)
They were a staple in Granny’s kitchen, as she had a plentiful supply from Granda’s rigs, but not a bit of spud was wasted, as any leftovers from dinner would be mashed up into earthy slabs of potato bread. (41 words)
Example sentences (20)
Altman opposed that insanity by making his film as earthy as possible.
And then there's that wonderful, earthy smell just after it's rained.
And, you know, Berry has a very earthy quality to him, and it's something that Esau has as well.
An earthy, tough New Yorker who was known as “Edie,” Dr. Grossman dedicated herself to translating Latin American and Spanish authors at a time when literary translation was not considered a serious academic discipline or career.
Assuming we discuss calfskin, we find that the vast majority like to don dark and earthy colored wedding dresses since they are more drawn to those tones.
At the next stop, Kaysersberg, I met Lisa Muller, a ceramic artist based near Strasbourg, who sold delicate glazed bowls, dishes and cups in earthy glazes.
Automakers say these earthy shades convey a sense of adventure — stealthiness even.
By studying that old wood, and the microscopic clues left in the earthy cliffs that hold it, Mr. Foster and his colleagues have been able to get a rare glimpse into Vineyard forests of yesteryear, gaining insight into the Island’s past and present.
Doing so convincingly, however, will require traits that are currently in chronically short supply: an earthy, emotional approach to the job and a gift for the kind of storytelling that Trump, Johnson et al have put to the most obnoxious uses.
Explaining the use of the powder, Lara said it brought an 'earthy' taste to the dish.
Handwoven from earthy Iraca palm leaves and trimmed in leather, the large basket silhouette combines artisanal craftsmanship and a sleek modern design.
It had layers of earthy and herbaceous notes that complemented the natural sweetness of the lamb.
Much of it is what you’d expect from Corrigan – earthy flavours from the UK and Ireland, plenty of fish and veg, but with a few curiosities thrown in.
Some individuals prefer consuming tea because it is more enjoyable than eating raw leaves or powders that may taste earthy and bitter.
The crunchy quinoa, gave the dish an earthy flare, while the freshness was gratifying.
The potato is tender, flaky, and earthy, delicately flavored with butter, filling your tastebuds.
The priest called MacGowan “a poet, lyricist, singer, trailblazer” whose “raw, vibrant, energetic, earthy soul-filled expression gave us hope and heart and hankering”.
The resulting color palette is earthy and occasionally spiced up with flashes of sunflower yellow, deep purple and reddish tones.
They were a staple in Granny’s kitchen, as she had a plentiful supply from Granda’s rigs, but not a bit of spud was wasted, as any leftovers from dinner would be mashed up into earthy slabs of potato bread.
To create a beautiful table, Tim's key points to consider are: Color Palette - of course you'll want to keep it warm and earthy - think rich browns and orange, and throw in a splash of a green or burgundy.
Common combinations with earthy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and earthy 23×
- the earthy 19×
- an earthy 18×
- earthy and 11×
- warm earthy 6×
- of earthy 5×
- earthy tones 5×
- earthy flavor 4×
- earthy notes 4×
- with earthy 4×