earthy

• Descreve algo que lembra terra ou solo; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa ou estilo natural, sem afetação, simples ou um pouco grosseiro.

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.

   Sinônimosclayeyearthenloamymuddy

   Antônimosairycelestialethereal

2. Practical and sensibleB2formal

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

   Pé no chão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunpretentious

   Antônimosdreamyfancifulidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

3. Crude or indecentC1informal

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

   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.

   Sinônimosbawdycoarsecrudedirtyindecentobsceneraunchyribaldsmuttyvulgar

   Antônimoscultureddelicateelegantgentlepoliterefined

4. Hearty and lustyC1informal

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

   Vigoroso e sensual

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfull-bloodedheartylustynaturalrobustuninhibitedvigorousvital

   Antônimosdelicateetherealgenteelprudishrefinedsophisticated

5. Close to natureB2formal

   Not far removed from natural or primitive origins.

   Próximo da natureza

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnaturalprimitiverusticunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antônimosartificialcultivatedrefinedsophisticatedurbane