Hearty
['hɑːtɪ] or ['hɑrti]
Definition
(adj.) without reservation; 'hearty support' .
(adj.) consuming abundantly and with gusto; 'a hearty (or healthy) appetite' .
(adj.) endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health; 'a hearty glow of health' .
(adj.) showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; 'gave us a cordial reception'; 'a hearty welcome' .
(adj.) providing abundant nourishment; 'a hearty meal'; 'good solid food'; 'ate a substantial breakfast'; 'four square meals a day' .
Edited by Guthrie--From WordNet
Definition
(superl.) Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.
(superl.) Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty timber.
(superl.) Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
(n.) Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.
Editor: Solomon
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Zealous, earnest, warm, affectionate, cordial, sincere, heartfelt, unfeigned.[2]. Healthy, hale, sound, strong, well, robust, in good health.
Editor: Terence
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Healthy, robust, cordial, sound, warm, honest, earnest, genuine, well, sincere,heartfelt, hale
ANT:Unhealthy, delicate, infirm, cold, insincere
Typed by Alphonse
Examples
- The former now held out his hand to Harry Maylie; and hearty salutations were exchanged between them. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Good-bye for the present, Miss Bella,' said Mrs Boffin, calling out a hearty parting. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The hearty old landlord was trying to look very cheerful and unconcerned, but failing signally in the attempt. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Whole ages have fled and their works decayed, And nations have scattered been; But the stout old Ivy shall never fade, From its hale and hearty green. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Pip is that hearty welcome, said Joe, to go free with his services, to honor and fortun', as no words can tell him. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- My house ain't much for to see, sir, but it's hearty at your service if ever you should come along with Mas'r Davy to see it. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The two gentlemen, refreshed by their bath and a hearty meal, were now arrayed in loose, flowing robes of white wool, similar to that of Justinian. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- He was then the heartiest and sturdiest boy in the world, and he is now the heartiest and sturdiest man. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- That put Jo at her ease and she laughed too, as she said, in her heartiest way, We did have such a good time over your nice Christmas present. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She put her floury and horny hand into mine; another and heartier smile illumined her rough face, and from that moment we were friends. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
Typist: Marion