hearty

The definition of hearty is something that is substantial, unrestrained or something that is expressed warmly.

(adjective)

A delicious stew full of vegetables is an example of a hearty vegetable stew.
When you laugh with true delight at something, this is an example of a hearty laugh.
When you congratulate someone and mean it, this is an example of hearty congratulations.

See hearty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

extremely warm and friendly; most genial or cordial: a hearty welcome
enthusiastic; wholehearted: hearty cooperation
strongly felt or expressed; unrestrained: a hearty dislike, hearty laughter
strong and healthy: a hearty young farmer
1. satisfying, nourishing, and plentiful: a hearty meal
2. needing or liking plenty of food: a hearty eater

Origin: ME herti: see heart & -y

noun pl. hearties

a friend; comrade; esp., a fellow sailor: usually preceded by my

See hearty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective heart·i·er, heart·i·est

Expressed warmly, exuberantly, and unrestrainedly: a hearty welcome.
Complete or thorough; unequivocal: hearty support.
Vigorous; robust: a hearty glow of health.
a. Enjoying or requiring much food: a hearty appetite.
b. Providing abundant nourishment; substantial: a hearty meal.