hearty

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adjective

ˈhär-tē 

heartier; heartiest

1

a

: giving unqualified support

a hearty endorsement

b

: enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial

had a bluff and hearty bearing, but he was a rogue

—Ross Annett

c

: expressed unrestrainedly

a hearty welcome

exchanged hearty handshakes

2

a

: exhibiting vigorous good health

hearty young men and women

b(1)

: having a good appetite

a hearty eater

(2)

: abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite

hearty vegetable soup

3

: vigorous, vehement

a hearty pull

heartiness noun

hearty

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noun

plural hearties

: a hearty fellow

also : sailor

the albatross mocked by the hearties

—Stephen Spender

Synonyms

Adjective

• wholehearted
• whole-souled

Noun

• gob
• jack
• jack-tar
• mariner
• navigator
• sailor
• salt
• sea dog
• seafarer
• seaman
• shipman
• swab
• swabbie [slang]
• swabby
• tar

Choose the Right Synonym for hearty

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling.

sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of hearty in a Sentence

Adjective

He gave us all a hearty welcome.

hearty young men and women

His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age.

Noun

gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Use them to freeze individual portions of hearty winter soups and stews, store prepped veggies in the fridge, or bring a stash of granola to the office for when that afternoon slump sinks in. —Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024

Although Three-Body is a bit softer than Netflix's 3 Body Problem when dealing with some aspects of the story—notably anything related to China's Cultural Revolution—a hearty 30-episode run allows for far more space to explore Liu's complex themes and vast roster of characters. —Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024

Noun

Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Solar Beach attracts a younger crowd, those who like to party hearty. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hearty

• hearty appetite
• hearty eater
• hearty eaters

Kids Definition

hearty

1 of 2 adjective

ˈhärt-ē 

heartier; heartiest

1

a

: wholehearted, sincere

hearty agreement

b

: enthusiastically friendly

a hearty welcome

c

: unrestrained sense 2

hearty laughter

2

a

: exhibiting very good health

hale and hearty

b

: having a good appetite

a hearty eater

c

: being plentiful and satisfying

a hearty meal

3

: energetic, vigorous

gave a hearty pull

heartiness noun

hearty

2 of 2 noun

plural hearties

: comrade

also : sailor