earthy

• Describe algo que recuerda a la tierra o al suelo; también se usa para referirse a una persona o estilo que es natural, sencillo, sin artificios o ligeramente rudo.

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.

   terroso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclayeyearthenloamymuddy

   Antónimosairycelestialethereal

2. Practical and sensibleB2formal

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

   Pragmático y sensato

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunpretentious

   Antónimosdreamyfancifulidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

3. Crude or indecentC1informal

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

   grosero, vulgar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbawdycoarsecrudedirtyindecentobsceneraunchyribaldsmuttyvulgar

   Antónimoscultureddelicateelegantgentlepoliterefined

4. Hearty and lustyC1informal

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

   cálido y vital, terrenal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfull-bloodedheartylustynaturalrobustuninhibitedvigorousvital

   Antónimosdelicateetherealgenteelprudishrefinedsophisticated

5. Close to natureB2formal

   Not far removed from natural or primitive origins.

   Cercano a la naturaleza

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnaturalprimitiverusticunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antónimosartificialcultivatedrefinedsophisticatedurbane