HEARTY

adj. 1 genial, warm, kind-hearted, affectionate, amiable, amicable, friendly, affable, cordial, open, convivial I was greeted by a hearty welcome when I returned 2 genuine, unfeigned, authentic, sincere, heartfelt, warm, wholehearted, honest, earnest, devout, stalwart, stout Please give Desmond my hearty congratulations 3 enthusiastic, vigorous, energetic, eager, zealous, exuberant, robust, active, animated, strong They are hearty supporters of our cause 4 abundant, ample, substantial, solid, sizeable, satisfying, square; nourishing, invigorating, strengthening On Sundays, we had a hearty meal at midday when we could afford it 5 healthy, hale, vigorous, robust, strong, sound Well, Eric, now that you're over your malaria you appear to be quite hearty