■ adjective ( heartier , heartiest )
1》 loudly vigorous and cheerful.
↘(of a feeling or opinion) heartfelt.
2》 strong and healthy.
3》 (of a person's appetite) robust and healthy.
↘(of food) wholesome and substantial.
■ noun ( plural hearties ) Brit. informal
1》 a vigorously cheerful and sporty person.
2》 ( me hearties ) a form of address ascribed to sailors.
Derivatives
heartiness noun