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- pronunciation:
- har
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
heartier, heartiest |
| definition 1: |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly.
His hearty welcome made us glad we had decided to visit.- synonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- affectionate, cordial, friendly, genial, genuine, neighborly, profuse, sincere
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| definition 2: |
showing energy and enthusiasm.
When the play ended, the auditorium was filled with hearty applause.Full of joy and energy, she let out a hearty yell.- synonyms:
- animated, enthusiastic, robust, warm
- antonyms:
- halfhearted
- similar words:
- ardent, passionate, profuse
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| definition 3: |
strong; sturdy.
She is a hearty woman who walks three miles every morning.- synonyms:
- robust, rugged, sturdy
- antonyms:
- frail
- similar words:
- hardy, healthy, sound, strong
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| definition 4: |
large and filling; nourishing.
Before the hike, I ate a hearty breakfast.- synonyms:
- ample
- antonyms:
- light
- similar words:
- abundant, filling, nutritious, sizable, solid
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| related words: |
amiable, cheerful, fit, hardy, well |
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