hearty
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- Rhymes: -ɑː(r)ti
[edit] Adjective
hearty (comparative heartier, superlative heartiest)
- 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.
- Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss. Marston.
- Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty timber.
- Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
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proceeding from the heart
exhibiting strength
rich, abundant
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[edit] Synonyms
- sincere; real; unfeigned; undissembled; cordial; earnest; warm; zealous; ardent; eager; active; vigorous.
[edit] Noun
hearty (plural hearties)
- (obsolete): Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors. Dickens.
