1. the quality of being earthy; resemblance to or containing earth or soil
2. the quality of being down-to-earth, practical, or unpretentious
3. a coarse, crude, or unrefined quality; lack of sophistication

Examples

• The earthiness of the pottery gave it a rustic charm.
• Her earthiness and honesty made her popular with her friends.
• The wine had an earthiness that suggested it came from old vineyards.
• Despite his wealth, he maintained an earthiness that kept him grounded.
• The earthiness of his humor sometimes offended the more refined guests.
• The soil's earthiness filled the garden after the rain.