How to Use earthy in a Sentence

earthy

adjective
Definition of earthynext
Synonyms for earthynext
  • The wine had an earthy flavor.
  • Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.
  • By this point, the compost is a rich dark brown color, earthy smelling and loamy.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The floral notes of lemongrass, the earthy galangal, freshness of kaffir lime leaves and the heat of the chilies.
    — Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023
  • Unpredictable and earthy, this is already one of the year’s best films.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The tasting notes describe earthy agave and citrus on the nose, with a crisp and clean finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 July 2023
  • Brudnizki has swathed the bedrooms in warm-salmon and earthy-green tones.
    — Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Her spin on the drink has spicy, mineral, and earthy flavors.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • As a matter of fact, the earthy fungi farm sits behind the bar in Café Standard for all to see.
    — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • In a doorway leading to the living room, the doors and ceiling are painted a warm and earthy shade of taupe.
    — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, 25 May 2023
  • The Vanguard Theory has dressed the guest rooms in an earthy palette of green, black, taupe, and white.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Next is a layer of ube blondie, soft, chewy and full of the earthy, nutty flavor of grated ube.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Rye produces a fruity aroma, buckwheat has an earthy smell, and so on.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The look is tailored but comfortable, which is very Meghan Markle, as are the neutral earthy tones.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 3 July 2023
  • Celery salt: To season the drink with a mildly earthy flavor.
    — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Delicate yet earthy, jasmine fills the air with its scent.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • And there are a ton of Arizona sandals to choose from with colors running the gamut from earthy beige suede to glossy black patent leather.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • No expense was spared in outfitting the spa treatment rooms, each done in earthy desert shades.
    — Kathy McDonald, Variety, 2 Jan. 2024
  • In my recipe for carrot and lamb stufato, an Italian stew, the earthy vegetable makes a good foil for the meat’s richness.
    — Cathy Whims / Photographs By Aubrie Pick For The Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Amanda Anselmino, Prop Styling By Anna Raben , WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The earthy mushrooms pair beautifully with the umami flavor in the green tea.
    — Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Add fresh flowers for even more color and stick to an earthy palette with your plates and napkins to even it out.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
  • The shop sells everything from earthy stoneware and pottery to handblown glass and woodwork.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The scent is a combination of lavender mixed with white birch, oak, and musk, with hints of earthy and floral notes.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Fans of rose will be delighted by the addition of a unique, earthy matcha note in Rose Struck by Liis.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The one-story bungalow has earthy tile floors throughout and the kitchen is clad in Caesarstone and warm wood.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The earthy matcha is complemented so nicely by the sweet cold foam — but still, the drink isn’t overly sugary.
    — Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • This step is optional, but roasting the nuts brings out their earthy, nutty flavour.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Lemons aren’t the earthy herb’s only best friend, though—lavender also goes great with a classic gin and tonic, or the trendy Hugo Twist.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • The Dirt and Tomato candle was inspired by ripe heirloom tomatoes with earthy notes of wet soil.
    — Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • At heart are rose and jasmine for a floral medley that's deepened by earthy myrrh and amber.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 19 July 2023

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