hearty
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adjective \ˈhär-tē\heart·i·erheart·i·est
Definition of HEARTY
1
a : giving unqualified support <a hearty endorsement> b : enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial c : expressed unrestrainedly
2
a : exhibiting vigorous good health b (1) : having a good appetite (2) : abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite
See Examples of HEARTY
- He gave us all a hearty welcome.
- hearty young men and women
- His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age.
First Known Use of HEARTY
14th century
Related to HEARTY
- Synonyms
- wholehearted, whole-souled
- Antonyms
- grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid
See Synonym Discussion at sincere
2hearty
noun plural heart·ies
Definition of HEARTY
: a hearty fellow; also : sailor
Examples of HEARTY
- <gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure>
First Known Use of HEARTY
1803
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