adj
hearty
HAH-tee
adj
1
Warm, enthusiastic, and genuine.
"He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived."
2
Large, filling, and satisfying, especially of food.
"We had a hearty breakfast before the long hike."
How to Use Hearty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither warmly enthusiastic, or (for food) filling and substantial.
Common pairings
a hearty meal
a hearty welcome
hearty laughter
hearty appetite
Word Forms
heartier comparative, hearties plural, heartiest superlative
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Etymology
From "heart" plus the adjective suffix "-y" — originally meaning full of heart, i.e. vigorous and sincere.