adv
heartily
HAH-tih-lee
Heartily (adv) means In a warm, enthusiastic, or wholehearted way. Example: “They laughed heartily at the joke.”
adv
1
In a warm, enthusiastic, or wholehearted way.
"They laughed heartily at the joke."
"He heartily agreed with the plan from the start."
How to use heartily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEnthusiastically and with full sincerity.
Common pairings
laugh heartily
agree heartily
heartily recommend
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like heartily.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more heartily
- Superlative
- most heartily
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They laughed _____ at the joke.
Etymology
From "hearty" plus the adverb-forming "-ly" — going back to an Old English word meaning "whole-heartedly."
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for heartily
See all rhymes for 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.".
