hearty

/ˈhɑːrti/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong and healthy appetite

“She had a hearty appetite for pizza.”

2. adjective

given to or characterized by generosity and goodwill

“He made a hearty donation to the charity.”

3. adjective

robust and full-bodied, often used to describe food or drink

“The hearty stew warmed us up on a cold winter night.”

4. noun

a hearty person is someone with a strong and healthy body

“He’s a hearty man, able to do manual labor all day.”

5. noun

a hearty welcome is a warm and enthusiastic greeting

“We received a hearty welcome at the party.”

Synonyms

  • full-bodied
  • robust
  • sturdy

Antonyms

  • sickly
  • weak