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hearty: Meaning and Definition of
heart•y
Pronunciation: (här'tē), [key]
— adj., n., pl. heart•i•er, heart•i•est, heart•ies.
- warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- genuine; sincere; heartfelt: hearty approval; hearty dislike.
- completely devoted; wholehearted: hearty support.
- exuberant; unrestrained: hearty laughter.
- violent; forceful: a hearty push; a hearty kick.
- physically vigorous; strong and well: hale and hearty.
- substantial; abundant; nourishing: a hearty meal.
- enjoying or requiring abundant food: a hearty appetite.
- (of soil) fertile.
See also:
- hearty (Thesaurus)
