heftier; heftiest
1
: quite heavy
2
a
: marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength
a hefty football player
c
: impressively large : substantial
hefty portions
Examples of hefty in a Sentence
He was a tall, hefty man.
Her boss gave her a hefty raise.
a hefty dose of irony
He gave the door a hefty kick.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
And the best part is that its usually hefty price is discounted by 38%.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Another major risk for those looking to invest in Starbucks' China business is the potential hefty rental costs for its spacious stores.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2025
The duo stepped out in complementary dark ensembles, with Hayek wearing one of her favorite footwear looks — hefty platform heels — with a black velvet dress.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hefty
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefty. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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hefty
adjective
heftier; heftiest
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