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 cost of recruiting men with hefty signing-up bonuses has been weighing on Russian finances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

So when he was offered earlier test dates for a hefty fee, he took the risk.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Although a trash interceptor could help the hefty reptiles, officials said it would need to be placed so as not to cause harm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

For grads carrying hefty student debt, the math of where to put your next dollar can be tricky.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Then I look down into the glass case, with its big hefty padlock on it.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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