earthy

• Beschreibt etwas, das an Erde oder Boden erinnert; auch für einen Menschen oder Stil, der natürlich, ungekünstelt oder leicht derb wirkt.

Describes something that is reminiscent of earth or soil; also used to describe a person or style that is natural, unaffected, or slightly coarse.

1. Resembling or consisting of earthB2formal

   Having the qualities, texture, or smell of soil or ground.

   erdig

   • The wine has an earthy flavor with hints of minerals.
   • The path had an earthy smell after the rain.
   • The artist used earthy tones like brown and ochre in the painting.

   Synonymeclayeyearthenloamymuddy

   Antonymeairycelestialethereal

2. Practical and sensibleB2formal

   Down-to-earth, realistic, and not overly idealistic.

   Bodenständig

   • She has an earthy approach to solving problems.
   • His earthy wisdom comes from years of experience.
   • The advice was simple and earthy, focusing on what really matters.

   Synonymedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunpretentious

   Antonymedreamyfancifulidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

3. Crude or indecentC1informal

   Blunt, coarse, or vulgar in a way that is considered tasteless.

   Derb

   • His earthy humor often made people uncomfortable.
   • The comedian's earthy jokes were not suitable for children.
   • She used earthy language that shocked the audience.

   Synonymebawdycoarsecrudedirtyindecentobsceneraunchyribaldsmuttyvulgar

   Antonymecultureddelicateelegantgentlepoliterefined

4. Hearty and lustyC1informal

   Full of vigor, robust, and uninhibited in a natural way.

   Herzhaft und vital

   • He let out an earthy laugh that filled the room.
   • The feast was an earthy celebration of life and abundance.
   • Her earthy energy made her the life of the party.

   Synonymefull-bloodedheartylustynaturalrobustuninhibitedvigorousvital

   Antonymedelicateetherealgenteelprudishrefinedsophisticated

5. Close to natureB2formal

   Not far removed from natural or primitive origins.

   Naturverbunden

   • The village had an earthy charm, untouched by modern development.
   • His lifestyle was earthy, relying on farming and hunting.
   • The sculpture had an earthy quality, carved from raw stone.

   Synonymenaturalprimitiverusticunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antonymeartificialcultivatedrefinedsophisticatedurbane