hefty

[hef-tee] / ˈhɛf ti /

ADJECTIVE

big, bulky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

colossal fat heavy large massive robust sizable substantial tremendous weighty

WEAK

ample awkward beefy brawny burly cumbersome extensive forceful hulking husky large-scale major muscular ponderous powerful strapping strong sturdy thumping unwieldy vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy impoverished inconsequential insignificant light little miniature poor slight small thin tiny trivial unimportant unsubstantial

Example Sentences

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“The Caribbean Cookbook” by Rawlston Williams, bravely attempts to capture the cuisines of this complex area in one hefty volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

At the moment the NHS won't pay for these drugs and an 18-month course would set you back a hefty £90,000 privately.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Three Los Angeles school district unions won major victories with deals that bring hefty raises and prompted celebratory messages about a new chapter in local education progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

REITs tend to pay hefty dividend yields and often rally when bond rates fall.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead of a doorknob, it has a large metal hasp with a hefty padlock.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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