hearty

1 of 2

adjective

heartier; heartiest
1
a
: giving unqualified support
a hearty endorsement
b
: enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial
had a bluff and hearty bearing, but he was a rogueRoss Annett
c
: expressed unrestrainedly
a hearty welcome
exchanged hearty handshakes
2
a
: exhibiting vigorous good health
hearty young men and women
b(1)
: having a good appetite
a hearty eater
(2)
: abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite
hearty vegetable soup
3
: vigorous, vehement
a hearty pull
heartiness noun

hearty

2 of 2

noun

plural hearties
: a hearty fellow
also : sailor
the albatross mocked by the hearties Stephen Spender
Choose the Right Synonym for hearty

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling.

sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of hearty in a Sentence

Adjective He gave us all a hearty welcome. hearty young men and women His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age. Noun gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Vegetarian options: Egg-mushroom dumplings, a few appetizers and hearty plates of garlic-laden spinach, broccoli or bok choy. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024 Quinoa may be prepared like rice, and its nutty flavor adds hearty, toothsome texture to salads, pilafs and stews. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 Get The Recipe 24 of 40 Country Captain Chicken This mighty chicken is packed with flavor from an array of spices and a hearty tomato sauce. Get The Recipe 25 of 40 Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder This hearty and creamy chowder belongs at every Southern tailgate. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Dinner: Make a hearty soup that contains bone, chicken, or vegetable broth, two cups of vegetables, and lean protein. Snacks: Opt for applesauce or a spoonful of your favorite nut butter with a ripe banana. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024 The savory dish works for breakfast, lunch or a hearty side. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Hundreds of hearty souls headed to the Great Plains to homestead. Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2024 Ham biscuits can be prepared in advance for a hearty make-ahead breakfast or snack. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 When they were released from their jobs during the economic crisis of 1929, many of these women decided to open their own restaurants, known today as bouchons, referring to homey, casual eateries serving affordable and hearty fare. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
The acting is bluff and hearty, but the real stars are the sunflowers. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024 In this hearty, colorful salad, cauliflower florets, slivers of red onion and briny capers are coated with spices and roasted until the florets turn soft and sweet, and the onions and capers get browned and crisp. Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 David’s response: an eruption of hearty, jaw-trembling laughter. M.d. Rodrigues, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 My hunger – who knew mindful thought burned so many calories? – didn’t abate until after a hearty, if slightly cardboard-tasting, vegan burrito at Farmer and the Cook, the city’s best healthy-dining option. Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 What To Serve with Ham-and-Bean Soup Filling and hearty, this soup doesn't need much to make a satisfying meal. Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023 Tomato sauce: Adds a hearty, tomato flavor to the meatloaf. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023 The area around L’Aquila, at the foot of the mountainous Gran Sasso National Park, was known for hearty, energy-spiking cuisine — including that nougat. Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023 Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hearty was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

hearty

1 of 2 adjective
heartier; heartiest
1
a
: wholehearted, sincere
hearty agreement
b
: enthusiastically friendly
a hearty welcome
c
: unrestrained sense 2
hearty laughter
2
a
: exhibiting very good health
hale and hearty
b
: having a good appetite
a hearty eater
c
: being plentiful and satisfying
a hearty meal
3
: energetic, vigorous
gave a hearty pull
heartiness noun

hearty

2 of 2 noun
plural hearties
: comrade
also : sailor

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