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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
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

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

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