1
as in massive
having great weight
that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in powerful
strongly and heavily built
hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hefty
Despite all the enthusiasm for the listing, many investors were skeptical a company that has yet to turn a profit deserves such a hefty valuation.
—
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The $7 sandwich is hefty and hot, with two eggs, thick-cut bacon or a homemade sausage patty and American cheese on a hard roll, wrapped in aluminum foil.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
For years, the federal government has reimbursed California for hefty taxes the state placed on Medicaid plans — a roundabout way for California to draw more federal dollars into its Medi-Cal programs.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For Wall Street, that means blockbuster deals with hefty fees for the banks involved.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hefty
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The $7 sandwich is hefty and hot, with two eggs, thick-cut bacon or a homemade sausage patty and American cheese on a hard roll, wrapped in aluminum foil.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
For years, the federal government has reimbursed California for hefty taxes the state placed on Medicaid plans — a roundabout way for California to draw more federal dollars into its Medi-Cal programs.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
For Wall Street, that means blockbuster deals with hefty fees for the banks involved.
—Brad Badertscher, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hefty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
Adjective
-
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
-
This $200,000 bad check appears to be just the tip of a massive financial iceberg.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
-
Spain faces Cape Verde in its first match of the tournament on Monday, in a game it is expected to win by a large margin.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adjective
-
Winery owner Joe Brandonisio of Maple Park, Illinois, told CBS News' Rob Marciano that one of his workers tied himself to a water trailer to keep from being blown away during a powerful storm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
-
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Adjective
-
Their energy is heavy and combative, so much so with Shamea that Cynthia tries to orchestrate a come-to-Jesus moment at Lake Bailey.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
-
The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
-
The OneXPlayer 3 does feel a little larger than the other two (already sizable) devices, given its larger screen.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
The golden mussel is tiny but mighty, multiplying fast and nearly impossible to get rid of.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
-
Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
-
Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
-
Powered by a beefy V8 producing up to 430 horsepower, these Corvettes remain shockingly fast even by modern standards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
-
In Utah, every R2 arrived in Launch Edition spec, which means 330 miles (531 km) of range despite dual motors and a beefy 656 horsepower (482 kW) and 609 lb-ft of torque (826 Nm).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
