earthiness

noun
UK /ˈɜː.θi.nəs/
US /ˈɝː.θi.nəs/

The quality of smelling or tasting like fresh soil.

The earthiness of the mushrooms made the soup taste rich and natural.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The quality of being plain, direct, and connected to ordinary life.

Her earthiness made everyone feel comfortable around her.

3. A slightly rude or coarse quality in humor or speech.

The comedian's earthiness shocked some but delighted others.

4. The quality of being practical and down-to-earth rather than fancy.

The earthiness of the farmhouse style appealed to the family.