HEARTY

I. adjective (heartier; -est) Date: 14th century 1. giving unqualified support , enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial ; jovial , expressed unrestrainedly, 2. exhibiting vigorous good health, b. having a good appetite, abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite, vigorous , vehement , see: sincere heartiness noun II. noun (plural hearties) Date: 1803 a ~ fellow