Entry Word: hearty

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 characterized by unqualified enthusiasm <Frank expressed hearty approval of his auntʼs suggestion to rendezvous in Tokyo>

Synonyms wholehearted

Related Words single-minded; ardent, avid, eager, enthusiastic, excited, exuberant, gung ho, impassioned, keen, raring, vehement, warm, zealous; alacritous, immediate, prompt, ready, willing, unhesitating; animated, energetic, lively, spirited, vigorous; absolute, bona fide, genuine, unaffected, undisguised, unequivocal, unrestrained

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

Antonyms grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

2 enjoying health and vigor <youʼre looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!> — see healthy 1
3 having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest <the mayor gave our club his hearty permission to repair the bandstand on the town square> — see friendly 1
4 not showing weakness or uncertainty <gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldnʼt budge> — see firm 1