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adjective \ ˈhär-tē \

Definition of hearty

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 rogue
—Ross 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

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heartiness

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Examples of hearty in a Sentence

He gave us all a hearty welcome.
hearty young men and women
His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age.

Recent Examples of hearty from the Web

There are several salads, a hearty bowl of simple chili and maybe a chocolate cake.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Peace, Love and Hippie Hash in Warren County," 30 Aug. 2017
A creamy Swiss cheese sauce is blended with macaroni but also with potatoes to create a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dish.

— jay jones, chicagotribune.com, "Wisconsin's Green County makes a delicious destination for cheese fans," 29 Aug. 2017
But fall will mean another spätzle switch with the introduction of heartier vegetables such as turnips and butternut squash.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Eiderdown thrives in bustling Germantown corridor with new menu. We have the recipes," 29 Aug. 2017
Boris & Horton will allow any dog to enter its premises, and will provide a hearty mix of drink and food options for humans and various treats for the pups.

— devon ivie, Teen Vogue, "A Dog Café Is Finally Coming to New York City," 20 July 2017
The bread soaks up the grease, and that combination makes a hearty side dish that can also cut help strip away spice that lingers inside the mouth.

— andy staples, SI.com, "Hot Chicken Power Rankings: Nashville's top three spots," 17 July 2017
Restaurant de l’Ogenblik This traditional brasserie was founded by six friends in 1969 and serves hearty plates of comfort food, with steak and fries and desserts such as lemon sorbet with vodka.

— ian wishart, Bloomberg.com, "So You're a Brexit Negotiator in Brussels? Here's Where to Drink," 15 July 2017
Something particularly Canadian — hearty, thoughtful, knotty, communal — unites bands like Broken Social Scene, Arcade Fire and the New Pornographers.

— jon pareles, New York Times, "Broken Social Scene Pits Creativity Against Collapse on ‘Hug of Thunder’," 5 July 2017
Arrive at the restaurant, sunglasses on, ready for a hearty meal and some hair of the dog.

— caitlin wallace, kansascity.com, "Brunch-spiration for your Sunday Funday at home," 3 July 2017

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First Known Use of hearty

14th century

hearty Synonyms

Synonyms

wholehearted, whole-souled

Antonyms

grudging, halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

Related Words

single-minded; ardent, avid, eager, enthusiastic, excited, exuberant, fervent, gung ho, impassioned, keen, mettlesome, passionate, raring, vehement, warm, zealous; animated, energetic, lively, spirited, vigorous; absolute, bona fide, earnest, genuine, heartfelt, sincere, unaffected, undisguised, unequivocal, unfeigned, unrestrained

Near Antonyms

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

Synonym Discussion of 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

hearty

noun

Definition of hearty

plural hearties

:a hearty fellow; also :sailor

the albatross mocked by the hearties
—Stephen Spender

Examples of hearty in a Sentence

gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure

Recent Examples of hearty from the Web

This small game is a hearty, snow-loving, bud-eating native which thrives during severe winters.

— elissa robinson, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan hunting 101: What to hunt, best places to do it," 23 Aug. 2017
Nearby, Dellapietras offers hearty prepared sides and sandwiches (meatball sub, chicken parm, et cetera) and the chance to watch some seriously skilled butchers at work.

— virginia van zanten, Vogue, "An Insider’s Guide to the Stunning, Historic Neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights," 4 Aug. 2017
Many folks will see ‘roast’ and ‘lamb’ and move towards putting together a hearty, rustic red wine pairing experience.

— patrick comiskey, latimes.com, "The wine program at Bestia keeps getting weirder, with white wines leading the way," 3 Aug. 2017
Hearty traditional stews and small plates fill this menu, along with a cocktail menu full of Brazilian favorites like the caipirinha.

— cleveland.com, "Best restaurants, shopping, things to do and more in Cleveland's Larchmere neighborhood," 14 June 2017
Hearty appetizers will be served for a minimum donation of $10.

— Post-Tribune, "Neighbors briefs," 5 June 2017
At once hearty, spicy and with a tasty slaw for cooling effect, this Asian influenced chicken burger with a pillowy bun rocked our tastebuds.

— chris macias, sacbee.com, "Bottlerock wows with its food – and oh yeah there’s music, too," 28 May 2017
Hearty yet shadowy, fanfarelike orchestral bursts alternated with his wistful playing of ruminative passages for violin, rich with Slavic fervor and plaintive lyricism.

— anthony tommasini, New York Times, "Review: A Fast-Rising Czech Conductor Leads the Philharmonic," 26 May 2017
The charros olla combines meaty pork belly and cowboy beans in a sauce heightened with pasilla Oaxaca chile to make for a hearty and satisfying dish.

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "Toasted grasshoppers and corn fungus: This Mexican spot skips the taco trend," 11 May 2017

First Known Use of hearty

1835

hearty Synonyms

Synonyms

gob, sailor, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, swabbie (also swabby) [slang], tar

Related Words

coxswain, crewman, deckhand, shipmate; able-bodied seaman, able seaman, lubber; powerboater, sailboater; lime-juicer [slang], limey [slang]

HEARTY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of hearty for English Language Learners

: done or expressed in a very open, cheerful, and energetic way
: strong, healthy, and active
: large enough to satisfy hunger

HEARTY Defined for Kids

hearty

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Definition of hearty for Students

heartier; heartiest

1 :friendly and enthusiastic

a hearty welcome

2 :strong, healthy, and active

hearty young men

3 :having a good appetite

hearty eaters

4 :large and plentiful

a hearty meal

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