hefty

adjective

ˈhef-tē How to pronounce hefty (audio)
Definition of heftynext
1
as in massive
having great weight that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you

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2
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind received a hefty donation from the local business association for holiday lights along Main Street

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3
as in powerful
strongly and heavily built hefty since childhood, he became a champion wrestler

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Recent Examples of hefty The commission says the search giant has violated the Digital Markets Act, which could lead to a hefty fine. — Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025 There are no guarantees in the music industry, even with a track record like Gaga’s, so to secure the No. 1 spot with a hefty first-week number can only be seen as a win. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025 A lot of companies require you to keep the mattress for a minimum of 30 days before trying to return it and will charge you a hefty price to haul it away. — Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025 With its rounded blade and heftier (but still agile) feel, this is a sturdy knife that offers stability while slicing and will hold its edge well thanks to a higher steel-to-carbon ratio. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hefty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hefty
  1. massive
  2. large
  3. powerful
  4. heavy
  5. sizable
  6. mighty
  7. considerable
  8. beefy
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  • Instead, the massive curved claws — close to 1 foot (30 centimeters) in size — belonged to a creature unearthed in what’s now Mongolia.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Hood takes Littlejohn’s massive hand and the floodgates open, the big man crying fat tears that roll down his face to the gurney below.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • The Country Airplay list is Billboard’s largest radio-specific chart, tracking 60 songs each week.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Another video posted from a high angle showed a large plume of smoke coming from the house and filling the air.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims that clash with legal opinions issued by a traditionally powerful agency that is part of the Justice Department, the Office of Legal Counsel.
    — Charlie Savage, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Tar Heels product is the type of runner Jim Harbaugh loves for his offense: north-to-south, powerful, ability to fight through tackles and pick up positive yardage.
    — Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Or will Israeli demands to simply release all hostages and oust Hamas under heavy military pressure work this time around?
    — TIME, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of heavy
Adjective
  • And unsurprisingly, indoor-outdoor living was prioritized, with a sizable yard that’s accessible from several points on the main floor.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of sizable
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  • Original price: $49.95 This portable mini speaker has mighty sound quality.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This mighty keychain has a pull-top pin that, when removed, causes the keychain to release an ultra-loud 130-decibel siren and flashing strobe light to help draw attention from onlookers while simultaneously deterring and confusing an attacker.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of mighty
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  • The platform recently launched its third-generation trading system, reducing order processing time from 20 milliseconds to just two milliseconds and handling up to 80,000 orders per second—a considerable achievement for a platform with trading volumes in the trillions.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Compiling the clips can take considerable research.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Set in 1987, Predator starts with Schwarzenegger's Dutch taking out guerrillas in the Central American jungle with his beefy battalion of soldiers — played by Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham, and future director of The Predator, Shane Black.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Municipal bonds are already beloved by high-income investors, but those seeking additional yield and beefier returns are reaching for a little more risk.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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