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 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>

synonyms see sincere

— heart·i·ness noun