I. ˈhär-tē adjective
( 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
II. noun
( plural heart·ies )
Date: 1803
: a hearty fellow ; also : sailor