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—
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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
heartiness
noun
plural hearties
: a hearty fellow
Synonyms
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 WebJoe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2024
Of course, conditioner isn’t the only thing helping the hearty plants flourish.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
Adrienne Neta was of hearty Irish stock, with light skin and a mass of fiery red hair.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Paired with cornbread, macaroni and cheese and slaw, the hearty serving hit the spot that dreary day.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
With its blend of savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and soft burger bun, this iconic comfort food was the go-to meal for parents who didn’t have much time but needed a hearty meal the whole family could enjoy.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
For those who need some hearty storage options, the GoBox 30 Gear Case is ideal for holding tools, equipment, and other essentials.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Vegetarian options: Egg-mushroom dumplings, a few appetizers and hearty plates of garlic-laden spinach, broccoli or bok choy.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Quinoa may be prepared like rice, and its nutty flavor adds hearty, toothsome texture to salads, pilafs and stews.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
In this hearty, colorful salad, cauliflower florets, slivers of red onion and briny capers are coated with spices and roasted until the florets turn soft and sweet, and the onions and capers get browned and crisp.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
David’s response: an eruption of hearty, jaw-trembling laughter.
—M.d. Rodrigues, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
My hunger – who knew mindful thought burned so many calories? – didn’t abate until after a hearty, if slightly cardboard-tasting, vegan burrito at Farmer and the Cook, the city’s best healthy-dining option.
—Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
What To Serve with Ham-and-Bean Soup Filling and hearty, this soup doesn't need much to make a satisfying meal.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Tomato sauce: Adds a hearty, tomato flavor to the meatloaf.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
The area around L’Aquila, at the foot of the mountainous Gran Sasso National Park, was known for hearty, energy-spiking cuisine — including that nougat.
—Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
Adjective
At the time, it was believed these hearty fish capable of thriving in a wide range of climates and conditions would serve as a food fish.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2024
Of course, conditioner isn’t the only thing helping the hearty plants flourish.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
Adrienne Neta was of hearty Irish stock, with light skin and a mass of fiery red hair.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Paired with cornbread, macaroni and cheese and slaw, the hearty serving hit the spot that dreary day.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
With its blend of savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and soft burger bun, this iconic comfort food was the go-to meal for parents who didn’t have much time but needed a hearty meal the whole family could enjoy.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
For those who need some hearty storage options, the GoBox 30 Gear Case is ideal for holding tools, equipment, and other essentials.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Vegetarian options: Egg-mushroom dumplings, a few appetizers and hearty plates of garlic-laden spinach, broccoli or bok choy.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Quinoa may be prepared like rice, and its nutty flavor adds hearty, toothsome texture to salads, pilafs and stews.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
The acting is bluff and hearty, but the real stars are the sunflowers.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
In this hearty, colorful salad, cauliflower florets, slivers of red onion and briny capers are coated with spices and roasted until the florets turn soft and sweet, and the onions and capers get browned and crisp.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
David’s response: an eruption of hearty, jaw-trembling laughter.
—M.d. Rodrigues, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
My hunger – who knew mindful thought burned so many calories? – didn’t abate until after a hearty, if slightly cardboard-tasting, vegan burrito at Farmer and the Cook, the city’s best healthy-dining option.
—Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
What To Serve with Ham-and-Bean Soup Filling and hearty, this soup doesn't need much to make a satisfying meal.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Tomato sauce: Adds a hearty, tomato flavor to the meatloaf.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
The area around L’Aquila, at the foot of the mountainous Gran Sasso National Park, was known for hearty, energy-spiking cuisine — including that nougat.
—Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023
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hearty
1 of 2 adjective
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
heartiness
noun
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