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hearty Definition

hearty (härt′ē)

adjective heartier heart′i·er, heartiest heart′i·est

  1. extremely warm and friendly; most genial or cordial a hearty welcome
  2. enthusiastic; wholehearted hearty cooperation
  3. strongly felt or expressed; unrestrained a hearty dislike, hearty laughter
  4. 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

Etymology: ME herti: see heart & -y

noun pl. hearties heart′·ies

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

hearty

modif.

  1. Cordial

    warm, zealous, sincere, cheery, cheerful, jovial, wholehearted, neighborly, well-meant, vivacious, gay, animated, jolly, ardent, genial, fervid, zestful, glowing, enthusiastic, genuine, avid, deepest, passionate, frank, glad, deep, intense, exuberant, profuse, eager, unalloyed, effusive, gushing, devout, deep-felt, unfeigned, unrestrained, fervent, warmhearted, authentic, amicable, heartwarming, impassioned, heartfelt, brotherly, responsive; see also friendly 1, happy 1, 2.

    Antonyms false*, mock*, sham. *

  2. Healthy

    good, lively, full; see healthful.

hearty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • congratulation: For the efforts involved hearty congratulations were recorded at the 1986 AGM.
  • breakfast: You'll be treated to a hearty breakfast to start your day.
  • cheer: At the conclusion three hearty cheers were given for John Frost, Esq.
  • handshake: When he greeted you with that great smile and hearty handshake, you knew you were " home.
  • casserole: Try cubed venison for a healthy yet hearty casserole or minced venison for a burger with a difference.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: The Yankee did not find a very hearty welcome in England.
  • so: It must also be gratifying for the world's richest man to receive so hearty an endorsement from the second richest.
  • traditionally: Picardy Belgian and Flemish influences are apparent with this traditionally hearty cuisine.
  • also: The welcome to the club was also hearty and generous and I had no problem in securing a floor spot.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Shake some very limp hands and feel embarrassingly hearty.
hearty Quotes

You are old, Father William, the young man cried, The few locks which are left you are grey; You are hale, Father William, a hearty old man, Now tell me the reason, I pray. See Carroll194:67.

—Southey, Robert