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earthy

UK
/ˈɜːθi/
US
/ˈɜrθi/

Translations

earthyadjective
earthier
Comp.
earthiest
Super.
UK
/ˈɜːθi/
US
/ˈɜrθi/
terre-à-terreFamilier et naturel ; pragmatique, direct, sans sophistication.
His earthy approach to problem-solving made him popular among his colleagues.
Son approche terre-à-terre de la résolution des problèmes le rendait populaire auprès de ses collègues.
grivoisSe dit d’un humour ou de propos crus, sans retenue.
The comedian's earthy jokes had the audience laughing uproariously.
Les plaisanteries grivoises du comédien faisaient rire le public aux éclats.
terreuxQui rappelle la terre, le sol ou conserve une note naturelle et brute.
The wine had an earthy flavor that reminded her of the rich soil of the vineyard.
Le vin avait une saveur terreuse qui lui rappelait le sol fertile du vignoble.
Synonyms
humble
simple
plain
down-to-earth
unrefined
rustic
natural
Antonyms
spiritual
heavenly

Definitions

earthyadjective
Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; having a natural, raw, or unrefined quality.
The wine had an earthy flavor that reminded her of the rich soil of the vineyard.
Practical and straightforward; down-to-earth.
His earthy approach to problem-solving made him popular among his colleagues.
Coarse or crude, often in a humorous or uninhibited way.
The comedian's earthy jokes had the audience laughing uproariously.
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