Definition of hearty
heartier
;heartiest
1a : giving unqualified support a hearty endorsementb : enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial had a bluff and hearty bearing, but he was a rogue — Ross Annettc : expressed unrestrainedly a hearty welcome exchanged hearty handshakes
2a : exhibiting vigorous good health hearty young men and womenb (1) : having a good appetite a hearty eater (2) : abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite hearty vegetable soup
heartiness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
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.
First Known Use of hearty
14th century
Synonym Discussion of hearty
hearty
Definition of hearty
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
First Known Use of hearty
1835
HEARTY Defined for English Language Learners
hearty
playDefinition of hearty for English Language Learners
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: done or expressed in a very open, cheerful, and energetic way
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: strong, healthy, and active
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: large enough to satisfy hunger
HEARTY Defined for Kids
hearty
playDefinition 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
heartiness
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