heftier; heftiest
1
: quite heavy
2
a
: marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength
a hefty football player
c
: impressively large : substantial
hefty portions
Examples of hefty in a Sentence
He was a tall, hefty man.
Her boss gave her a hefty raise.
a hefty dose of irony
He gave the door a hefty kick.
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Per August 2024 disclosures from the Federal Election Commission, the Ohio senator has somewhere between $4 and $11 million in assets—including three homes, a hefty brokerage account, and a stake in two businesses—and between $750,000 and $1.5 million in liabilities—mostly his mortgage.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
When crafting your cold-weather capsule wardrobe, there are a few key essentials to return to season after season–think hefty outerwear options, notable knitwear, sleek black boots; the list goes on.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape.
Saucer or Star Magnolia
Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Another potential roadblock is the lack of high-quality data needed to train AI models, in addition to the hefty costs associated with developing and implementing AI solutions.
—Anthony Roth, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
When crafting your cold-weather capsule wardrobe, there are a few key essentials to return to season after season–think hefty outerwear options, notable knitwear, sleek black boots; the list goes on.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape.
Saucer or Star Magnolia
Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Another potential roadblock is the lack of high-quality data needed to train AI models, in addition to the hefty costs associated with developing and implementing AI solutions.
—Anthony Roth, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hefty
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefty. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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hefty
adjective
heftier; heftiest
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