hearty (ˈhɑːtɪ
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Definitions
adjective
Word forms: heartier, heartiest
- warm and unreserved in manner or behaviour
- vigorous and enthusiastic ⇒
a hearty slap on the back
- sincere and heartfelt ⇒
hearty dislike
- healthy and strong (esp in the phrase hale and hearty)
- substantial and nourishing
noun
informal- a comrade, esp a sailor
- a vigorous sporting man ⇒
a rugby hearty
Alternative Forms
ˈheartiness nounSynonyms
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friendly,
genial,
warm,
generous,
eager,
enthusiastic,
ardent,
cordial,
affable,
ebullient,
jovial,
effusive,
unreserved,
back-slapping,
Usage examples
Then, after they had all eaten a hearty midnight snack, everyone went to bed.
, The Witch Tree Symbol (1985)Read Richard Evans's In Defence of History, a hearty apologia for a problematic discipline.
New Scientist (1998)Don't want to be an amnesiac as we bends over backwards to give you a hearty hail to the thief.
Edmonton Sun (2003)After a hearty start to the day, we strolled to the centre of Stratford.
Sun, News of the World (2001)A similar hearty breakfast is also available at some of the country's 40 - 45 IYHF hostels.
, Cheap Sleep Guide to Europe 1994 (1994)