Main Entry: hefty

Pronunciation: \ˈhef-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): heft·i·er; heft·i·est

Date: 1863

1 : quite heavy
2 a : marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength <a hefty football player> b : powerful, mighty c : impressively large : substantial <hefty portions>

— heft·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— heft·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun