hearty
HAH-tee
Hearty (adj) means Warm, enthusiastic, and genuine. Example: “He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived.”
adj
1
Warm, enthusiastic, and genuine.
"He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived."
2
Large, filling, and satisfying, especially of food.
"We had a hearty breakfast before the long hike."
How to use hearty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither warmly enthusiastic, or (for food) filling and substantial.
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Common pairings
a hearty meal
a hearty welcome
hearty laughter
hearty appetite
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Word forms
- Plural
- hearties
- Comparative
- heartier
- Superlative
- heartiest
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Etymology
From "heart" plus the adjective suffix "-y" — originally meaning full of heart, i.e. vigorous and sincere.
Synonyms
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unhearty
heartless
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Rhymes for hearty
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What does “hearty” mean?
The word “hearty” means warm, enthusiastic, and genuine. In plain terms, either warmly enthusiastic, or (for food) filling and substantial.
How do you pronounce “hearty”?
“Hearty” is pronounced HAH-tee (/ˈhɑɹti/ in IPA).
How do you use “hearty” in a sentence?
Here is “hearty” used in a sentence: “He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived.”
What is the opposite of “hearty”?
The opposite of “hearty” — its antonyms — are unhearty and heartless.
What part of speech is “hearty”?
“Hearty” is an adjective.
Is “hearty” a common word?
“Hearty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “hearty” have?
“Hearty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: warm, enthusiastic, and genuine.
