n.
Pronunciation: ' här-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: heart · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 a : giving unqualified support <a hearty endorsement> b : enthusiastically or exuberantly cordial : JOVIAL c : expressed unrestrainedly
2 a : exhibiting vigorous good health b (1) : having a good appetite (2) : abundant, rich, or flavorful enough to satisfy the appetite
3 : VIGOROUS , VEHEMENT <a hearty pull>
synonyms see SINCERE
– heart · i · ness noun