HEFTY Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words

hefty

adjective

ˈhef-tē

Definition of hefty

as in massive

having great weight that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you

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as in large

of a size greater than average of its kind received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street

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as in powerful

strongly and heavily built hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler

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Recent Examples of hefty Exports of high-tech products such as electric vehicles, computer chips and other electronic equipment have risen sharply, helped by hefty government support since China’s leaders have made development of advanced technologies a top priority. — Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 15 July 2026 These cards offer a range of airline-specific perks and may offer a hefty intro bonus as well. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Food hubs can bundle produce from those small operators to create heftier packages of supplies. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 The sweeping set of regulations from Brussels requires tech platforms to protect internet users under threat of hefty fines. — Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hefty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty

Adjective

County officials are asking the board for the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority to approve a resolution authorizing the authority to issue bonds for the massive project that could take a decade to complete.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The potential spread of massive water and electricity-consuming data centers into Florida has sparked fierce opposition from thousands of residents and drawn dividing lines between its most powerful politicians.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of massive

Adjective

The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The twist is that she’s already attached to Reynolds (Ben Foster), who looks like a dweeb — but is, in fact, an extremely wealthy and powerful drug kingpin.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

About a year’s worth of rain has already fallen in southern Texas and while water levels have receded in some areas, officials urge residents to remain vigilant while heavy showers continue in areas already inundated by torrential rain.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The sisters’ collective upper limb development also suggests high-intensity, repetitive actions like holding a heavy weapon or pulling a bowstring.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

Small but mighty, Franklin Regional creates a connected learning journey that supports students from their earliest years through graduation.

— Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
According to the ancient Greeks, a mighty serpent called Ophion incubated an enormous egg that hatched into the universe and all its inhabitants.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of mighty

Adjective

With Mohamed Salah gone, Liverpool have a gap at right wing, which could present Morrison with a great opportunity to play substantial minutes and raise his profile.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
When retirees are unable to access healthcare because immigrant caregivers have been deported, their adult children often deplete their savings and can incur substantial debt.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of substantial

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On top of the appropriately hirsute performer assuming the role of beefy antihero Kratos, the adaptation promises a god-tier ensemble cast, with the likes of Lost’s Sonya Walger and Homeland’s Mandy Patinkin joining the fray.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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