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noun

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
And a hearty hello to the four astronauts who left Earth on Wednesday morning en route to the International Space Station. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 June 2025 Serves 4 to 6. Crisp, crunchy and best served cold, this salad makes a satisfying vegetarian dinner or hearty side dish. Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Noun
Deep and smoky, and hearty without being heavy. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 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
  • Spurred on by her fervent belief in Jones’s talent, Morrison was determined to ensure that Corregidora made an impression, well aware of how a successful debut could define a fiction writer’s career—particularly that of a Black woman fiction writer.
    Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
  • The Messi-Inter Miami Effect Amid all that, contests with South American teams have seen fervent crowds.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Implementing healthy habits slowly works better than making big, sweeping changes all at once.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 June 2025
  • Curcumin also supports the healthy flexibility and function of your blood vessels.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Albeit simple, the guesthouse offers a hearty breakfast within a whimsical breakfast room featuring ample gluten-free options and warm staff eager to offer up tips and local recommendations to make the most of your stay.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • There were skirts too, low on the hips, paired with tops that felt part sailor, part artist.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
  • Most of the sailors on the Laurel declined to join the rechristened raider’s crew.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The 33-year-old state assemblyman has ensnared a wide net of seasoned billionaires and enthusiastic young activists, presented as a regular New Yorker who lived in Africa as a child.
    Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Diamond and her husband were enthusiastic volunteers since the 1990s for a local historic preservation organization, Historic Boulder, Inc.
    Colleen Slevin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 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
  • A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025

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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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