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hefty Definition

hefty (hef)

adjective hefti·er, hefti·est

  1. weighty; heavy
  2. large and powerful
  3. big or fairly big

hefty Related Forms
hefti·ly adverb hefti·ness noun
hefty Synonyms

hefty

modif.

strong, husky, sturdy, stout, heavy, beefy, strapping, bulky, muscular, hearty, substantial, massive; see also strong 1.

hefty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tome: Today it is a hefty tome with articles covering every possible angle of LRGS life.
  • dollop: The production is nothing if not fun, and a hefty dollop of humor runs right through the show, especially the costumes.
  • chunk: Half a million quid is a hefty chunk of wedge by anyone's standards.
  • tag: Casual designer wear for men without the hefty price tags.
  • bill: Wash your hands of hefty water bills How do you use water?
  • fine: They will only be set free once hefty fines have been paid.

Modifying Another Word

  • fairly: Unfortunately, there are some fairly hefty egos involved.
  • pretty: I dropped four dress sizes from what was a pretty hefty 16 down to a 10.
  • rather: Note there is a rather hefty daily entrance fee of $ 10 US, which I paid.
  • quite: Professionals will charge quite hefty sums for their services.
  • very: That should all make a very hefty dent in the resources!
  • too: In 1995 mobile phones were largely a business tool and still too hefty for the average pocket.

Used with adjective complement

  • have: We have hefty et al member was in the schip expansions.
  • seem: It feels really solid to use and the torque seems pretty hefty, but it is equally controllable.

Browse dictionary entries near hefty

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  4. heelplate
  5. heelpiece
  6. heeler
  7. heeled
  8. heelball
  9. heel-and-toe
  10. heel
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  3. Hegelian
  4. Hegelianism
  5. hegemonism
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