| 单词 | earthy |
| 释义 | earthy (once / 2767 pages) 1adj 2adj 3adj 4adj The adjective earthy runs the gamut from "crunchy" to "crude." You could use earthy to describe bohemian fashion or a vulgar comedian. Just don't use it to describe our planet. Adding one letter y to earth changes earth's status from a noun to an adjective. And what a versatile adjective it is! You could use it in a more literal way, like the "earthy smell" coming from the vegetable garden. Or, you could use it in a more figurative way — like to describe someone who wears Birkenstock sandals and grows her own bean sprouts. Earthy can also be used to describe someone who tends to be gross or vulgar, but this use of the word is somewhat euphemistic. WORD FAMILYearthy: earthier, earthiest, earthily+/earth: earthed, earthing, earthlike, earthling, earthly, earths, earthy, unearth/earthling: earthlings/earthly: earthlier, earthliest, unearthly/unearth: unearthed, unearthing, unearths/unearthly: unearthlily USAGE EXAMPLESIt was gently earthy, and the tannins exerted a mild but noticeable grip. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) Earthy and mature, this pinot offers a smooth, even taste that becomes even more amazing after decanting. Washington Times(Dec 21, 2016) British hops lend this beer an earthy body that’s a welcome break from the sweet fruitiness of a lot of Christmas beer. The Guardian(Dec 20, 2016) 1 adj of or consisting of or resembling earth 2it had an earthy smell only a little earthy bank separates me from the edge of the ocean adj not far removed from or suggestive of nature 3the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow earthy smells of new-mown grass Syn natural in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature 1adj hearty and lusty an earthy enjoyment of life Syn uninhibited not inhibited or restrained 2adj conspicuously and tastelessly indecent 4an earthy sense of humor Syn crude, gross, vulgar indecent offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters adj sensible and practical her earthy common sense Syn down-to-earth realistic aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are |
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