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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
Congratulations on 100 years, Cushman School, and for being a hearty reminder of what female ingenuity can mean for education. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025 The dinner menu takes it a step further, with hearty entrees like Teriyaki Honey Salmon, Shrimp Scampi, a 8oz steak Crunchy Burger, or Grilled Blackened Swordfish, to name a few. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The sausage helps make this morning dish hearty enough to serve for dinner. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 The casserole has proven a vegetarian-friendly crowd-pleaser, hearty and elemental and hot and comforting, proof that what’s most ancient is sometimes also what’s most modern. Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hearty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
  • On Capitol Hill, even some of Trump's most fervent supporters have rebuked Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for their removal of those positions.
    Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This is one of the situations where even the most fervent ‘anti-muted celebration’ crowd could forgive a player for toning things down a bit.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.
    Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 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
  • Painter, exhibition organizer, collector, gardener, competitive sailor: Caillebotte unsettles conventional definitions of the figure of the artist.
    James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
  • Some members of the crew had boarded English vessels, eventually making their way back to Denmark and writing about their previous voyage, but none of the sailors wrote where the ships met their end, the museum said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Clarkson previously told Billboard that Martin was enthusiastic about the pitch from the start.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 May 2025
  • Once the team saw concrete productivity improvements, skepticism shifted to enthusiastic adoption.
    Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 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
  • Trump remarked on the friendly reception he's gotten from many in the billionaire class, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, during his second term.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Outside, life bustles with the familiar sounds of rickshaws and friendly neighborhood chatter.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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