Definition of HEARTY

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Adjective

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

While some tropical blooms are hearty enough to survive higher temperatures, the more local, seasonal blooms cannot. — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, "How To Arrange Flowers For The Most Stunning Homemade Bouquets," 21 June 2017 Chicken strips turned out to be a little mushy beneath the coating, but an entree of succulent fried shrimp delivered a nice crunch and hearty flavor. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "David Cordish's new restaurant a good bet 24/7 at Live Hotel," 12 July 2018 The act got a hearty laugh out of Kings general manager Vlade Divac, who was sitting courtside near Russell. — Noel Harris, sacbee, "Bill Russell flipped off Vince Carter at a Kings game. Vlade Divac’s reaction is great," 11 July 2018 This recipe combines hearty quinoa, refreshing honeydew melon, spicy chile peppers and a bright cumin lime dressing for a salad that is filling and cooling. — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "On a hot day, this quinoa salad can cool you down - without overheating your kitchen," 11 July 2018 Menu includes hearty okra stews with banku; fufu; kenkey; jollof rice and jerk chicken; and Jamaican beef patties — all at wallet-friendly prices (e.g. most platters are $13 and under). — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "The sassy, hoagie-mouthed chef is back | Let's Eat," 11 July 2018 Bananas have such a distinct flavor and hearty texture, the smoke wasn’t able to alter it much. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "The 4 fruits to put in the smoker, and 5 to avoid," 9 July 2018 On the menu: From signature soups such as French onion and a hearty chili, to meal-worthy salads ranging from Caesar and California Cobb, starter courses are often suitable for patrons as a lunch option. — Philip Potempa, Daily Southtown, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Flossmoor Station and Brewery," 7 July 2018 Houstonians, being the hearty sort they are, made the most of the day by taking to social media and laughing off the soggy Independence Day holiday. — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "Houstonians react to July 4th flooding on social media," 5 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Not that any area is party-hearty: Even Bradenton Beach, the liveliest town, has a nighttime noise ordinance. — Alison Humes, WSJ, "Summer Getaways That You Don’t Need To Sweat Over," 28 June 2018 Indeed, every level of Royal Ascot is party hearty, regardless of whether fueled by Bollinger, Pimm’s, or Guinness. — Steven Stolman, Town & Country, "What It's Really Like to Attend Royal Ascot," 20 June 2018 More than 100 million tourists visit Florida each year, some lured by the party-hearty, bacchanalian reputation of Miami, Key West, and other beach towns. — Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, "‘We’re in a mess.’ Why Florida is struggling with an unusually severe HIV/AIDS problem," 13 June 2018 My noteworthy finds included Olo Alaia coffee shop and The Harmony Hotel and Bodhi Tree's juice bar both have hearty yet healthy options. — Kara Ladd, Harper's BAZAAR, "Just Back From...Nosara, Costa Rica," 3 Apr. 2018 Cooper showed the emotional first trailer for the film to conference attendees in Las Vegas to some hearty, and rare, applause from the crowd of theater owners and exhibitors. — Washington Post, "‘A Star is Born’ steals show in starry Warner Bros. slate," 25 Apr. 2018 Cooper showed the emotional first trailer for the film to conference attendees in Las Vegas to some hearty, and rare, applause from the crowd of theater owners and exhibitors. — Fox News, "Bradley Cooper shows first trailer of his 'A Star is Born' remake," 25 Apr. 2018 Nothing, except have one more hearty stew up your cook’s sleeve to prepare for friends and family. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Light lamb stew tides us over until spring," 15 Mar. 2018 Chocolate Cherry This recipe from Katalyst Health pits (ha!) two delicious foods in one bowl for a hearty yet decadent morning meal. — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, "13 Overnight Oats Recipes to Meal Prep Like a Pinterest Pro," 23 Mar. 2018

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