adjective 1.warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
2.genuine; sincere; heartfelt: hearty approval; hearty dislike.
3.completely devoted; wholehearted: hearty support.
4.exuberant; unrestrained: hearty laughter.
5.violent; forceful: a hearty push; a hearty kick.
6.physically vigorous; strong and well: hale and hearty.
7.substantial; abundant; nourishing: a hearty meal.
8.enjoying or requiring abundant food: a hearty appetite.
noun Archaic. 10.a brave or good fellow, especially with reference to a shipmate.
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Origin: 1350–1400; Middle English herti. See
heart,
-y1 Related forms heart·i·ness, noun
o·ver·heart·i·ness, noun
o·ver·heart·y, adjective
qua·si-heart·y, adjective
su·per·heart·i·ness, noun
su·per·heart·y, adjective
un·heart·y, adjective