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hearty

[hahr-tee] / ˈhɑr ti /
ADJECTIVE
energetic, enthusiastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheery cordial ebullient exuberant generous genial genuine heartfelt passionate sincere warm
WEAK
affable animated ardent avid back-slapping cheerful deep deep-felt deepest devout eager earnest effusive frank friendly gay glad gushing honest impassioned intense jolly jovial neighborly profuse real responsive true unfeigned unreserved unrestrained vivacious warmhearted wholehearted zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof apathetic cold cool dishonest false indifferent insincere uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unfriendly unreal
WEAK
emotionless feeble lazy lethargic
ADJECTIVE
healthy, full
Synonyms
STRONGEST
glowing nourishing robust
WEAK
active ample energetic filling good hale hardy sizable solid sound square strong substantial vigorous well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unhealthy
WEAK
feeble lethargic small unenthusiastic weak

Example Sentences

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The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Stuffed cabbages, for example, are a hearty delicacy that transcends geographical borders.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

The meat is then turned into a tomato-based sauce that’s hearty and thick in consistency.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Let us remember, as the author does, the hearty appetites of the 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Señora Oralia let out another hearty guffaw and shook her head as if she couldn’t believe what she was telling us.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez