Hearty: meaning, definitions and examples

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hearty

 

[ ˈhɑːrti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

warm feelings

showing warm and sincere affection or approval

Synonyms

genuine, sincere, warm, wholehearted

Examples of usage

  • he gave her a hearty slap on the back
  • the audience erupted in hearty laughter
Context #2 | Adjective

food

giving strength and energy

Synonyms

nourishing, substantial, wholesome

Examples of usage

  • hearty soups and stews
  • a hearty breakfast

Translations

Translations of the word "hearty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caloroso

🇮🇳 दिल से

🇩🇪 herzlich

🇮🇩 hangat

🇺🇦 сердечний

🇵🇱 serdeczny

🇯🇵 心からの

🇫🇷 chaleureux

🇪🇸 cordial

🇹🇷 samimi

🇰🇷 진심 어린

🇸🇦 حارّ

🇨🇿 srdečný

🇸🇰 srdečný

🇨🇳 热心的

🇸🇮 prisrčen

🇮🇸 hjartnæmur

🇰🇿 жүректен

🇬🇪 გულწრფელი

🇦🇿 səmimi

🇲🇽 cordial

Etymology

The word 'hearty' originated from the Middle English word 'herti', which meant 'bold, courageous'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include warmth and sincerity. The use of 'hearty' in relation to food dates back to the 15th century, describing food that gives strength and energy.

See also: brokenhearted, dishearten, disheartened, disheartening, halfheartedly, heart, heartache, heartbeat, heartbreak, heartbreaker, heartbreaking, heartbreakingly, heartbroken, heartening, heartfelt, heartily, heartland, heartless, heartlessly, heartlessness, heartsease, heartthrob, heartwarming.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,602 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.