earthy — resembling or suggestive of earth or soil
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: resembling or suggestive of earth or soil
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrθi/
Example Sentences
- The chef's earthy cooking style made vegetables taste like they just came from the garden.
- My grandmother's earthy advice was: 'If it smells funny, don't eat it!'
- The wine had an earthy taste that reminded me of walking through a forest after rain.
earthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɜːrθi/]
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil
The potter's hands shape clay with an earthy warmth that fills the studio.
Earthy soil makes life worthy and healthy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'earthy' developed in Old English from the combination of 'earth' (soil, ground) and the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. It originally meant 'resembling earth' or 'of or relating to soil', and evolved to encompass meanings of being natural, unrefined, or down-to-earth.
Breakdown
earth (soil, ground) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of'). The suffix '-y' transforms the noun into an adjective indicating possession of earthlike qualities.
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📝Examples
“The chef's earthy cooking style made vegetables taste like they just came from the garden.”
“My grandmother's earthy advice was: 'If it smells funny, don't eat it!'”
“The wine had an earthy taste that reminded me of walking through a forest after rain.”
“Her earthy laugh could be heard from three rooms away.”
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