hearty

B1
US /ˈhɑɹti/ UK /ˈhɑːti/
adj Freq #15222

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    without reservation

    hearty support

  2. 2
    adj

    consuming abundantly and with gusto

    a hearty (or healthy) appetite

  3. 3
    adj

    endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health

    a hearty glow of health

  4. 4
    adj

    providing abundant nourishment

    a hearty meal

  5. 5
    adj

    Warm and cordial towards another person.

    a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.

  6. 6
    adj

    Energetic, active or eager.

    a hearty appetite

  7. 7
    adj

    Cheerful; vivacious.

    a hearty fellow

  8. 8
    adj

    Exhibiting strength; firm; courageous.

    a hearty handshake; a hearty timber

Etymology

Equivalent to heart + -y.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · without reservation unreservedly
3 adj · endowed with or exhibiting... full-bloodedlustyred-blooded
4 adj · providing abundant nourishment square
5 adj · warm and cordial towards... affectionatecaringcordialearnestfondfriendlygood-naturedgoodheartedheartfeltheartykindkindhearted
6 adj · energetic, active or eager. abuzzactiveagileairyaliveanimateanimatedardentavidbig [⇒ thesaurus] [on]briskbubbly
7 adj · cheerful; vivacious. berserkblissed outblitheblithesomebonniebrightbuoyantcheerfulcheerlycheerychuffedcock-a-hoop
8 adj · exhibiting strength; firm;... halehardyrobuststalwart
Opposites
heartlessunhearty
Word family
Derived forms heartilyheartinessoverheartyparty-heartysuperheartyunheartilyunhearty

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