adverb
- in a manner that is coarse, crude, or unrefined; in a way that is direct and without pretense
- in a manner relating to or resembling earth or soil; with an earthy quality
Usage: often describes speech, humor, or behavior that is blunt or lacking sophistication
Usage: describes sensory qualities, flavors, or textures associated with earth
Examples
- He spoke earthily about his childhood on the farm, without any romantic embellishment.
- The wine had an earthily rich flavor that reminded her of wet soil after rain.
- She laughed earthily at the crude joke, not bothering to hide her amusement.
- The pottery was earthily textured, with visible clay particles on its surface.
- He expressed his opinions earthily, never mincing words or softening his views.
- The mushrooms tasted earthily complex, with deep umami notes.