What is earthy?

Earthy means something has the feeling or look of dirt, soil, or the ground, like when you dig your hands into a garden.

Imagine you're playing in the park, and you find a rock that's all crumbly and covered in little bits of dirt. That rock feels earthy because it reminds you of what happens when you dig up the earth to plant flowers or look for worms.

What makes something earthy?

Earthy things often feel rough, dry, or gritty, like the bottom of your socks after a long day at the playground. They might be brown or gray, and sometimes they have little bits of rocks, leaves, or bugs stuck to them.

Think about the ground under your feet when you're walking barefoot in the woods. That's earthy too, it feels real, natural, and connected to everything around you. It’s like the earth is whispering, "I’m here!" every time you touch something that feels earthy.

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Examples

  1. A person wearing a brown coat on a muddy day is described as earthy.
  2. The smell of wet soil after rain feels earthy.
  3. When you describe a painting with lots of green and brown colors, it’s called earthy.

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