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Synonym Chooser

How is the word hearty distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of hearty are heartfelt, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

In what contexts can heartfelt take the place of hearty?

While the synonyms heartfelt and hearty are close in meaning, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When might sincere be a better fit than hearty?

The words sincere and hearty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

When would unfeigned be a good substitute for hearty?

The meanings of unfeigned and hearty largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When could wholehearted be used to replace hearty?

The words wholehearted and hearty can be used in similar contexts, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hearty
Adjective
Eggs hold a special place in our culture: They’re associated with America’s farming history, high-protein diets and big, hearty breakfasts. Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025 Gardening is a relaxing hobby that comes with beautiful flowers, tasty herbs and hearty fruits and veggies. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Roasted Honey Nut Squash and Chickpeas With Hot Honey Image Warming and hearty, this sheet-pan dinner is largely hands-off. Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025 There are plenty of hiking opportunities and, for the hearty, for some wild swimming. Everett Potter, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hearty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
  • The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • In the extensive histories of hockey and its most fervent nation, few people are more beloved than Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Orlando is mostly healthy now and led by combo wings Franz Wagner and Palo Banchero.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Viktor Arvidsson’s spike has been more pronounced since mid-March, and reflects a player who finally appears healthy.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.
    Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • The next two were the dodo, whose extinction was facilitated by the arrival of Dutch sailors, who brought various invasive species on their ships, and the thylacine, a marsupial with the face of a fox and the stripes of a zebra.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The unique language got its start thanks to a melting pot of inhabitants— Native Americans, English sailors, and pirates from a variety of places—all living together in one isolated location.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Prince William's enthusiastic soccer celebration with Prince George went viral on social media as the pair experienced joy at their favorite team taking the lead followed by a heart breaking final score.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.
    Terence Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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