heartily
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for heartily, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a warm, enthusiastic, or wholehearted way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use heartily
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
laugh heartily
agree heartily
heartily recommend
Etymology
From "hearty" plus the adverb-forming "-ly" — going back to an Old English word meaning "whole-heartedly."
Full origin of heartily →Frequently asked questions
What does “heartily” mean?
The word “heartily” means in a warm, enthusiastic, or wholehearted way. In plain terms, enthusiastically and with full sincerity.
How do you pronounce “heartily”?
“Heartily” is pronounced HAH-tih-lee (/ˈhɑɹtɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “heartily” in a sentence?
Here is “heartily” used in a sentence: “They laughed heartily at the joke.”
What part of speech is “heartily”?
“Heartily” is an adverb.
Where does the word “heartily” come from?
The word “heartily” comes from Old English. From "hearty" plus the adverb-forming "-ly" — going back to an Old English word meaning "whole-heartedly.".
