heftier; heftiest
1
: quite heavy
a hefty book
2
a
: marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength
a hefty football player
c
: impressively large : substantial
hefty portions
a hefty price
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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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
During his annual summer break, unfounded rumors circulated that SiriusXM, which enticed Stern away from terrestrial radio in 2004 and launched his show in 2006, would not extend his reportedly hefty contract.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Klarna While Klarna’s stock has fallen 19% since its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in September, analysts are targeting a hefty upside.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
In addition to selling hefty hamburgers, Bad Boy’s menu offers sandwiches such as a chicken or Philly, plus finger steaks, fries and salads.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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hefty
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heftier; heftiest
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