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adjective
- 1. loudly vigorous and cheerful: "a hearty and boisterous character" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of food) wholesome and substantial: "evening meals of good, hearty Swiss cooking" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a vigorously cheerful and sporty person: "climbers and haversack-touting hearties"
- 2. a form of address ascribed to sailors.
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HEARTY definition: 1. enthusiastic, energetic, and often loudly expressed: 2. large or (especially of food) in large…. Learn more.
The meaning of HEARTY is giving unqualified support. How to use hearty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hearty.
Synonyms for HEARTY: fervent, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, wholehearted, genuine, whole-souled, lively; Antonyms of HEARTY: grudging, tepid, halfhearted, lukewarm, indifferent, disinterested, perfunctory, dispassionate
Hearty definition: warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial. See examples of HEARTY used in a sentence.
Hearty feelings or opinions are strongly felt or strongly held. With the last sentiment, Arnold was in hearty agreement. Synonyms: wholehearted , sincere , heartfelt , real More Synonyms of hearty
Definition of hearty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Hearty describes abundant, full, and satisfying things, and lively, strong, and enthusiastic people. A bowl of thick chili with cheese and a glass of milk is hearty.
Strongly felt or expressed; unrestrained. A hearty dislike, hearty laughter. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Vigorous; robust. A hearty glow of health. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (5) Synonyms: satisfying. substantial. square. solid. red-blooded. lusty.
There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word hearty, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. warm and unreserved in manner or behaviour. 2. vigorous and enthusiastic: a hearty slap on the back. 3. sincere and heartfelt: hearty dislike. 4. healthy and strong (esp in the phrase hale and hearty)