earthy

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
  2. adjective not far removed from or suggestive of nature
  3. adjective hearty and lusty

Etymology

From Middle English erthy, equivalent to earth + -y. Compare German erdig (“earthy”), Swedish jordig (“earthy”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

crude, gross, vulgar

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