earthy

• Qui évoque la terre ou le sol, notamment par l'odeur ou le goût ; se dit aussi d'une personne, d'un style ou d'un comportement naturel, sans artifice, parfois avec une rusticité ou une franchise un peu brutale.

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.

   terreux

   • 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.

   Synonymesclayeyearthenloamymuddy

   Antonymesairycelestialethereal

2. Practical and sensibleB2formal

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

   Pragmatique et sensé

   • 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.

   Synonymesdown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunpretentious

   Antonymesdreamyfancifulidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

3. Crude or indecentC1informal

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

   Grossier ou indécent

   • 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.

   Synonymesbawdycoarsecrudedirtyindecentobsceneraunchyribaldsmuttyvulgar

   Antonymescultureddelicateelegantgentlepoliterefined

4. Hearty and lustyC1informal

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

   Vigoureux et sans retenue

   • 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.

   Synonymesfull-bloodedheartylustynaturalrobustuninhibitedvigorousvital

   Antonymesdelicateetherealgenteelprudishrefinedsophisticated

5. Close to natureB2formal

   Not far removed from natural or primitive origins.

   proche de la nature

   • 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.

   Synonymesnaturalprimitiverusticunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antonymesartificialcultivatedrefinedsophisticatedurbane