hearty
1 of 2adjective
ˈhär-tē 
heartier; heartiest
1
a
: giving unqualified support
a hearty endorsement
b
: enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : jovial
had a bluff and hearty bearing, but he was a rogue
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: expressed unrestrainedly
a hearty welcome
exchanged hearty handshakes
2
a
: exhibiting vigorous good health
hearty young men and women
b(1)
: having a good appetite
a hearty eater
(2)
: abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite
hearty vegetable soup
3
: vigorous, vehement
a hearty pull
heartiness noun
hearty
2 of 2noun
plural hearties
: a hearty fellow
also : sailor
the albatross mocked by the hearties Stephen Spender
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Synonyms
Adjective
- wholehearted
- whole-souled
Noun
- gob
- jack
- jack-tar
- mariner
- navigator
- sailor
- salt
- sea dog
- seafarer
- seaman
- shipman
- swab
- swabbie [slang]
- swabby
- tar
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Adjective He gave us all a hearty welcome. hearty young men and women His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age. Noun gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
Recent Examples on the Web Tracey Teo, ajc, 21 July 2022 Special for The Republic Flagstaff and hearty food just seem to go together. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022 This second-story restaurant pours Occidental beers alongside hearty food from Urban German, plus stunning patio views up toward the north side of the St. Johns Bridge. oregonlive, 7 June 2022 Petkowski welcomes the hearty debate between scientists. Katrina Miller, Wired, 14 July 2021 Lastly, white beans add creaminess, a hint of earthiness and filling protein, meaning this pasta salad is also hearty enough to be a main dish. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 When the applause would diminish slightly, Mickelson turned to his trademark gesture — a smile and a hearty thumbs up — that would reignite the ovation. Bill Pennington, New York Times, 16 June 2022 In the morning, Gul Makai Royeen rises before dawn, planning to cook a hearty breakfast before kneeling for morning prayers. Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Apr. 2022 Watt has been sharing peeks at his time in the U.K., including a hearty English breakfast and a visit to the former Apple Corps headquarters where the Beatles played their last-ever live show together. PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022 Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Exploring the Mongolian steppes will surely work up an appetite, but luckily khuushuur, Mongolia's beloved street snack, provides a hearty, filling meal. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Combine that with hearty, fiber-rich quinoa and vibrant broccoli to achieve one delicious vegetarian dinner for summer. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Almonds and garlic transform into a hearty but refreshing, flavorful soup in this Spanish classic. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2022 Try making a hearty lentil soup or pair it with rice for a nourishing, comfort meal. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Combine with a vegetable and grain or stir into a simmering curry for a hearty and satisfying meal. Marika Gerken, CNN, 20 July 2022 If those daytime cocktails pack a bit too serious of a buzz, this hearty take on the fried chicken sandwich, made with bacon, avocado, Japanese bbq sauce, with a side of chips, will absolutely rise to the occasion. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The Indians and Pakistanis engulfed each other in hearty, Punjabi-style welcomes — big hugs all around, recalled Paramjit. Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2022 See More
Adjective
First Squares Food Tour tuck into cottage pie, a hearty comfort food sure to warm you up on a rainy day. Tracey Teo, ajc, 21 July 2022 Special for The Republic Flagstaff and hearty food just seem to go together. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022 This second-story restaurant pours Occidental beers alongside hearty food from Urban German, plus stunning patio views up toward the north side of the St. Johns Bridge. oregonlive, 7 June 2022 Petkowski welcomes the hearty debate between scientists. Katrina Miller, Wired, 14 July 2021 Lastly, white beans add creaminess, a hint of earthiness and filling protein, meaning this pasta salad is also hearty enough to be a main dish. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 When the applause would diminish slightly, Mickelson turned to his trademark gesture — a smile and a hearty thumbs up — that would reignite the ovation. Bill Pennington, New York Times, 16 June 2022 In the morning, Gul Makai Royeen rises before dawn, planning to cook a hearty breakfast before kneeling for morning prayers. Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Apr. 2022 Watt has been sharing peeks at his time in the U.K., including a hearty English breakfast and a visit to the former Apple Corps headquarters where the Beatles played their last-ever live show together. PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022 Noun
The film got its start in 2010 when Appel wrote and directed a cheeky Funny or Die trailer for a nonexistent movie called Weird starring Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul as a party-hearty version of the singer. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Exploring the Mongolian steppes will surely work up an appetite, but luckily khuushuur, Mongolia's beloved street snack, provides a hearty, filling meal. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Combine that with hearty, fiber-rich quinoa and vibrant broccoli to achieve one delicious vegetarian dinner for summer. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Almonds and garlic transform into a hearty but refreshing, flavorful soup in this Spanish classic. Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2022 Try making a hearty lentil soup or pair it with rice for a nourishing, comfort meal. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Combine with a vegetable and grain or stir into a simmering curry for a hearty and satisfying meal. Marika Gerken, CNN, 20 July 2022 If those daytime cocktails pack a bit too serious of a buzz, this hearty take on the fried chicken sandwich, made with bacon, avocado, Japanese bbq sauce, with a side of chips, will absolutely rise to the occasion. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The Indians and Pakistanis engulfed each other in hearty, Punjabi-style welcomes — big hugs all around, recalled Paramjit. Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1835, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing hearty
Kids Definition
hearty
adjective
ˈhär-tē
heartier; heartiest
1
: friendly and enthusiastic
a hearty welcome
2
: strong, healthy, and active
hearty young men
3
: having a good appetite
hearty eaters
4
: large and plentiful
a hearty meal
hearty 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in fervent
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- fervent
- enthusiastic
- wholehearted
- passionate
- ardent
- genuine
- whole-souled
- lively
- warm
- sincere
- vigorous
- excited
- spirited
- eager
- earnest
- exuberant
- heartfelt
- impassioned
- vehement
- zealous
- energetic
- avid
- animated
- unequivocal
- raring
- unfeigned
- keen
- absolute
- bona fide
- gung ho
- single-minded
- mettlesome
- unaffected
- undisguised
- unrestrained
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- grudging
- tepid
- halfhearted
- lukewarm
- perfunctory
- disinterested
- indifferent
- dispassionate
- tentative
- listless
- uninterested
- apathetic
- unenthusiastic
- spiritless
- qualified
- uncertain
- hesitant
- resistant
- lackadaisical
- unexcited
- dilatory
- reluctant
- equivocal
- doubtful
- hedging
- unwilling
- delayed
- uneager
- reticent
- forced
- hesitating
2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air! Synonyms & Similar Words
- healthy
- hale
- well
- robust
- sturdy
- strong
- whole
- wholesome
- sound
- fit
- hardy
- bouncing
- lively
- thriving
- in shape
- tough
- good
- well-conditioned
- vigorous
- agile
- rugged
- active
- lusty
- prospering
- able-bodied
- stalwart
- iron
- in fine fettle
- chipper
- hard
- in the pink
- sprightly
- spry
- ambulatory
- flourishing
- vital
- flush
- blooming
- right
- nondisabled
- all right
- clean-cut
- uncrippled
- sprightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sick
- feeble
- ill
- weak
- diseased
- unhealthy
- sickly
- weakly
- unfit
- ailing
- unsound
- lame
- infirm
- delicate
- unwell
- challenged
- frail
- halt
- decrepit
- weakened
- fragile
- enfeebled
- sickened
- haggard
- disabled
- gaunt
- incapacitated
- worn-out
- debilitated
- run-down
- crippled
- malnourished
- troubled
- emaciated
- bad
- poorly
- undernourished
- afflicted
- differently abled
3
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square Synonyms & Similar Words
- warm
- friendly
- merry
- gracious
- sweet
- comradely
- neighborly
- nice
- companionable
- cordial
- collegial
- genial
- loving
- warmhearted
- affectionate
- chummy
- matey
- hail-fellow-well-met
- amicable
- jolly
- fraternal
- hospitable
- palsy
- convivial
- social
- palsy-walsy
- familiar
- bonhomous
- jovial
- hail-fellow
- good-natured
- affable
- folksy
- buddy-buddy
- close
- agreeable
- sociable
- clubby
- brotherly
- approachable
- devoted
- adoring
- fond
- outgoing
- good-tempered
- gregarious
- sisterly
- intimate
- tender
- extroverted
- tenderhearted
- extraverted
- lovesome
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hostile
- antagonistic
- cold
- unfriendly
- wintry
- frosty
- wintery
- chilly
- cool
- icy
- frigid
- glacial
- alienated
- estranged
- belligerent
- aggressive
- bellicose
- combative
- truculent
- quarrelsome
- pugnacious
- scrappy
- contentious
- argumentative
- unsociable
- unsocial
- disputatious
- inhospitable
- inimical
- cold-blooded
4
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge Synonyms & Similar Words
- strong
- sturdy
- solid
- vigorous
- firm
- robust
- stout
- lusty
- powerful
- iron
- forceful
- mighty
- tough
- lively
- brisk
- spirited
- hard
- jaunty
- energetic
- peppy
- ironclad
- perky
- sprightly
- animated
- jazzy
- vivacious
- springy
- zippy
- unyielding
- frisky
- confident
- certain
- sure
- sanguine
- assured
- vital
- secure
- sprightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- feeble
- weak
- uncertain
- frail
- limp
- listless
- fragile
- spiritless
- wimpy
- frail
- effete
- diffident
- spineless
- characterless
- insecure
- weakened
- weak-kneed
- self-doubting
- wishy-washy
hearty
2 of 2noun
as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure Synonyms & Similar Words
- sailor
- mariner
- sea dog
- navigator
- salt
- seaman
- tar
- gob
- seafarer
- swabby
- swabbie
- shipmate
- shipman
- jack-tar
- swab
- jack
- crewman
- limey
- lubber
- coxswain
- deckhand
- able seaman
- sailboater
- powerboater
- able-bodied seaman
- lime-juicer
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of hearty are heartfelt, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.
received a hearty welcome
While the synonyms heartfelt and hearty are close in meaning, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.
expresses our heartfelt gratitude
The words sincere and hearty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.
a sincere apology
The meanings of unfeigned and hearty largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.
her unfeigned delight at receiving the award
The words wholehearted and hearty can be used in similar contexts, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.
promised our wholehearted support