hearty

[ˈhɑːrti]

hearty Definition

  • 1showing warm and friendly feelings, or (of a feeling or way of life) expressed or experienced with warmth and sincerity
  • 2large and satisfying in quantity or quality

Using hearty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hearty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We received a hearty welcome from our hosts.

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    He gave me a hearty slap on the back.

  • Example

    The soup was hearty and filling.

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    She has a hearty appetite.

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    Hearty laughter filled the room.

hearty Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hearty

  • a large and satisfying meal

    Example

    After a long day of hiking, we enjoyed a hearty meal of steak and potatoes.

  • a firm and enthusiastic handshake

    Example

    He greeted me with a hearty handshake and a big smile.

  • a loud and sincere laugh

    Example

    The comedian's jokes always elicit a hearty laugh from the audience.

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Summary: hearty in Brief

The term 'hearty' [ˈhɑːrti] describes warm and sincere feelings or ways of life, as well as large and satisfying quantities or qualities. Examples include 'We received a hearty welcome from our hosts' and 'The soup was hearty and filling.' Phrases like 'a hearty meal' and 'a hearty handshake' denote abundance and enthusiasm, respectively.

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