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hefty

adjective

ˈhef-tē How to pronounce hefty (audio)
Definition of heftynext
1
as in massive
having great weight that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you

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2
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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3
as in powerful
strongly and heavily built hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler

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Recent Examples of hefty As for the cleansing properties, there’s a hefty 50% concentration of soybean oil that provides a satisfying slip and dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum on the spot. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Paired with some hefty promises — which IndieWire broke down by the numbers here — these assurances might make some of the merger’s skeptics feel better right away. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 Eager to avert hefty fee The antitrust trial was to start in March. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 Intentionally leaving food sources out can also result in a hefty fine. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hefty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
  1. massive
  2. large
  3. powerful
  4. heavy
  5. sizable
  6. mighty
  7. substantial
  8. beefy
Adjective
  • After a handful of ownership changes throughout the decades, the hotel underwent a massive renovation and reopened in December 2023 as the Mandarin Oriental Savoy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The chain had blamed the decline on launching too many promotions, plus inadequate customer service and its massive World Cup promotion failing to attract eaters.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • The Justice Department and FCC have approved the transaction without asking for any concessions or remedies — an unusually hands-off approach for such a large horizontal merger.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • China’s trade with Africa last year was four times larger than Washington’s with the continent, and that gap looks set to widen after Beijing extended its zero-tariff policy across Africa.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of large
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  • That gives Qatar a powerful reason to keep talks moving between Tehran and Washington.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The brain responds to these intermittent rewards with powerful reinforcement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • While the ceasefire halted the heaviest fighting and humanitarian conditions have improved, the Israeli military has expanded its control of Gaza and now occupies some 60% of the territory.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The companies are working to bring advanced Integral Molten Salt Reactor technology to heavy industrial facilities and fast-growing artificial intelligence data centers.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavy
Adjective
  • Profitability is improving, although the latest quarter got a boost from a sizable tariff refund .
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lenders tend to look more favorably upon more creditworthy borrowers, especially with a loan as sizable as a mortgage.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • A day will surely dawn when those who sought refuge in the long shadow of American bullying—believing that mimicking the language of the mighty could shield them from the claws of power—will stand bare before the truth.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 Honda Passport stands out because of its mighty V6 engine, spacious cabin and cargo area and rugged styling.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of mighty
Adjective
  • Buffett made substantial charitable donations during his lifetime.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Census data show a large majority of the city’s population is foreign-born, with Venezuelans making up a substantial portion of Doral residents.
    — Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • More complex conversations and image edits may use the cloud for beefier AI, but the amount that happens right on the device makes the Mac Studio smarter and more private than ever.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Parks and Tamburello openly flirted on their season of The Traitors, with the beefy Boston native and Southern belle often pairing up during the reality competition’s challenges.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hefty. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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