Main Entry:

¹hearty

Pronunciation:

\ˈhär-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

heart·i·er; heart·i·est

Date:

14th century

1 a: giving unqualified support <a hearty endorsement> b: enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial c: expressed unrestrainedly2 a: exhibiting vigorous good health b (1): having a good appetite (2): abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite3: vigorous, vehement <a hearty pull>

synonyms see sincere

— heart·i·ness noun