HEARTY


Meaning of HEARTY in English

(heartier, heartiest)

1.

Hearty people or actions are loud, cheerful, and energetic.

Wade was a ~, bluff, athletic sort of guy...

He gave a ~ laugh.

ADJ

heartily

He laughed heartily.

ADV: ADV after v

2.

Hearty feelings or opinions are strongly felt or strongly held.

With the last sentiment, Arnold was in ~ agreement.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

heartily

...most Afghans are heartily sick of war.

ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj

3.

A ~ meal is large and very satisfying.

The men ate a ~ breakfast.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

heartily

He ate heartily but would drink only beer.

ADV: ADV after v

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