heartier; heartiest
1
a
: giving unqualified support
a hearty endorsement
b
: enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial
had a bluff and hearty bearing, but he was a rogue—
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c
: expressed unrestrainedly
a hearty welcome
exchanged hearty handshakes
2
a
: exhibiting vigorous good health
hearty young men and women
b(1)
: having a good appetite
a hearty eater
(2)
: abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite
hearty vegetable soup
heartiness
noun
plural hearties
: a hearty fellow
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Adjective
He gave us all a hearty welcome.
hearty young men and women
His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age.
Noun
gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
For achieving such a broad impact on the computing world, the 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 Pro earns a hearty Editors’ Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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
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Adjective
November ushers in the hearty Thanksgiving holiday, a feast largely centered around turkey.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
For achieving such a broad impact on the computing world, the 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 Pro earns a hearty Editors’ Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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
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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearty. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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hearty
1 of 2 adjective
heartier; heartiest
1
a
: wholehearted, sincere
hearty agreement
b
: enthusiastically friendly
a hearty welcome
c
: unrestrained sense 2
hearty laughter
2
a
: exhibiting very good health
hale and hearty
b
: having a good appetite
a hearty eater
c
: being plentiful and satisfying
a hearty meal
heartiness
noun
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