Earthily

/ˈɜːrðɪli/ adverb

Definition

In an earthy manner; with earthiness, practicality, or coarse frankness.

Etymology

From 'earthy' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Derives from 'earth' with medieval sense-development making 'earthy' mean practical, sensual, or bluntly honest.

Kelly Says

'Speaking earthily' means talking plainly without pretense—it's the language of farmers and workers throughout history, and Shakespeare made 'earthy' language famous by having his most beloved characters speak it most naturally.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.