hearty

¹hearty

adj \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

3

: vigorous, vehement <a hearty pull>

— heart·i·ness noun

Examples of HEARTY

1. He gave us all a hearty welcome.
2. hearty young men and women
3. 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

Related Words: single-minded; ardent, avid, eager, enthusiastic, excited, exuberant, fervent, gung ho, impassioned, keen, mettlesome, passionate, raring, vehement, warm, zealous; animated, energetic, lively, spirited, vigorous; absolute, bona fide, earnest, genuine, heartfelt, sincere, unaffected, undisguised, unequivocal, unfeigned, unrestrained

Near Antonyms: apathetic, disinterested, dispassionate, indifferent, uninterested; lackadaisical, listless, perfunctory, spiritless, uneager, unenthusiastic, unexcited; equivocal, hesitant, qualified, tentative, uncertain; delayed, dilatory, doubtful, hedging, hesitating; forced, reluctant, resistant, reticent, unwilling

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Rhymes with HEARTY

arty, party, smarty