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hearty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑrti/ · UK /ˈhɑːti/

hearty means: Showing warm, friendly feelings towards someone.

adjective

WARM AND FRIENDLYB2

Showing warm, friendly feelings towards someone.

  • They gave us a hearty welcome.
  • She offered hearty congratulations to the winner.
  • He greeted his old friend with a hearty handshake.

Similar words: warm, cordial, friendly

Opposites: cold

Common phrases: hearty welcome, hearty thanks, hearty congratulations

FULL OF ENERGYC1

Showing strong energy or enthusiasm.

  • She has a hearty appetite.
  • His joke brought a hearty laugh from everyone.
  • The crowd gave a hearty cheer as the runners arrived.

Similar words: vigorous, enthusiastic, energetic

Opposites: halfhearted

Common phrases: hearty appetite, hearty laugh, hearty cheer

HEALTHY AND STRONGC1

Healthy, strong, and full of energy.

  • He remains hale and hearty.
  • The hearty old farmer still works every day.
  • She looked hearty after her long holiday by the sea.

Similar words: robust, vigorous, healthy

Opposites: frail, sickly

Common phrases: hale and hearty, hearty man, hearty old sailor

Questions about hearty

What does hearty mean?

Showing warm, friendly feelings towards someone.

What is hearty in other languages?

Türkçe: içten · Español: cordial · Français: chaleureux · Deutsch: herzlich · Italiano: cordiale · 日本語: 心のこもった

How do you pronounce hearty?

In American English /ˈhɑrti/; in British English /ˈhɑːti/.

How do you use hearty in a sentence?

They gave us a hearty welcome. She offered hearty congratulations to the winner.

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