1
as in fervent
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hearty
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Serum's Good Time Emporium Get a hearty Midwest bite at Serum's Good Time Emporium, a town staple.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
First and foremost, people love its hearty, comforting flavor that comes from a host of delicious ingredients, namely sausage, eggs, cheese, beans, and potatoes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hearty
Adjective
Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Serum's Good Time Emporium Get a hearty Midwest bite at Serum's Good Time Emporium, a town staple.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Most offer a mix of accommodations ranging from dorm-style rooms that require sleeping pads (from $20) to private rooms (from $55); all serve hearty, Tyrolean fare.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
First and foremost, people love its hearty, comforting flavor that comes from a host of delicious ingredients, namely sausage, eggs, cheese, beans, and potatoes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hearty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
-
Bompastor’s lack of reaction was telling — as referee Michalina Diakow pointed to the spot, the head coach barely looked up from her fervent conversation with Erin Cuthbert on the touchline.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
In monetizing each listen, Spotify gave artists distinct incentives to cultivate fervent fan loyalty.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Moore woke up Sunday morning in a hospital room — just hours after his wife, Sidney, had given birth to their third child, a healthy baby girl named Saleh.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Reams of studies have also found that healthy diets are more expensive than unhealthy ones—sometimes as much as doubly so.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
-
The Farmers Almanac also predicts another easy travel week over in the Appalachians, which will see cold weather in the north and warm weather further south.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
After the protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and the racial injustice protests in 2020, more people and institutions questioned the narrative of Columbus as only an intrepid sailor and explorer, arguing for a more complete understanding of his historical impact.—
Terry Tang,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Nearby, a similarly ambitious sailor has his crew hacking at ice to free their ship, and continue their mission despite warning bells ringing.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Listen to him bum-rush a workers’ union meeting and begin describing, with over-enthusiastic earnestness, how dogs get a raw deal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Now, a couple of posts can result in an influx of enthusiastic participants for rookie organizers who lack the structure to host them.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Over the weekend, the president fanned the flames of the trade war by threatening China with 100 percent tariffs over its imposition of export controls, only to insist, on Monday, that all was well with the bilateral trade relationship.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
-
What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share