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Synonym Chooser

How is the word hearty distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of hearty are heartfelt, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

In what contexts can heartfelt take the place of hearty?

While the synonyms heartfelt and hearty are close in meaning, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When might sincere be a better fit than hearty?

The words sincere and hearty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

When would unfeigned be a good substitute for hearty?

The meanings of unfeigned and hearty largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When could wholehearted be used to replace hearty?

The words wholehearted and hearty can be used in similar contexts, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hearty
Adjective
Next week, wintertime means slow cook stews, hearty mains, and project bakes. Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025 This hamburger rice casserole is creamy, hearty, and cheesy. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Solar Beach attracts a younger crowd, those who like to party hearty. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Mushrooms have a natural hearty and earthiness that works incredibly well on the grill. Joey Skladany, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hearty 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
  • The academy has many fervent supporters but also critics.
    Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Gibson, Stallone, and Voight have all been fervent Trump supporters.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • However, being taller and more muscular comes with greater evolutionary costs, as a male must eat a lot and also be physically healthy both during childhood and as an adult to achieve and maintain such traits.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The single-most important longevity hack to David Beckham’s routine that keeps him healthy and energetic at 49 Alexa Mikhail Personal Finance A woman purchased a vacant Hawaiian lot for about $22,000.
    Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune Europe, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The art infuses the room, outfitted in warm neutrals, with rich color.
    Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Low temperatures could rise as a warm rain system crosses the Valley, Purdue said, while high temperatures are expected to remain typical.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • The sailors aboard the Aiviq and Kulluk exchanged worried messages.
    McKenzie Funk, ProPublica, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Simmons cleverly folds this fact into his thriller, in which his cast of sailors must fight a bloodthirsty monster while also gradually going insane.
    Calum Marsh, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Right-leaning publications, meanwhile, suggested that the enthusiastic attention paid to Sweeney’s breasts had everything to do with the shifting political climate.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
  • For the past five seasons, the 2018 first-round draft pick has breathed new life into this franchise and its enthusiastic, table-crushing fanbase.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
  • In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.
    Rachel DeSantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Adjective
  • My interactions with other people became fraught with anxiety almost immediately upon making the switch; even a friendly handshake held the potential for disaster.
    Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The first international match of the year for Costa Rica is here, and they're headed to Orlando's Inter & Co Stadium on Wednesday to take on the USA in what's shaping up to be a lively friendly.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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