More earthy; more closely connected to the earth, soil, or a natural, unrefined quality.
Comparative form of 'earthy,' derived from 'earth' with the comparative suffix '-er'. The concept evolved from physical earthiness to include metaphorical qualities of naturalness and authenticity.
Wine tasters use 'earthy' to describe wines with mineral or soil-like flavors—they're literally tasting compounds created by roots absorbing minerals from the earth, connecting wine directly to its terroir.
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