Definitions

hearty

[hahr-tee] / ˈhɑr ti /

ADJECTIVE

energetic, enthusiastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheery cordial ebullient exuberant generous genial genuine heartfelt passionate sincere warm

WEAK

affable animated ardent avid back-slapping cheerful deep deep-felt deepest devout eager earnest effusive frank friendly gay glad gushing honest impassioned intense jolly jovial neighborly profuse real responsive true unfeigned unreserved unrestrained vivacious warmhearted wholehearted zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof apathetic cold cool dishonest false indifferent insincere uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unfriendly unreal

WEAK

emotionless feeble lazy lethargic

ADJECTIVE

healthy, full

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glowing nourishing robust

WEAK

active ample energetic filling good hale hardy sizable solid sound square strong substantial vigorous well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unhealthy

WEAK

feeble lethargic small unenthusiastic weak

Example Sentences

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That meager bowl of cabbage broth—so bare, I wouldn’t even call it a soup—failed to satisfy my hearty appetite.

From Literature

The bolognese remains hearty, the soup feels complete, and one box of pasta quietly becomes two meals.

From Salon

And thus I offer a heartiest and hopeful welcome to 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

And if you build them with a few simple steps, they can be hearty, balanced, and endlessly satisfying.

From Salon

Many lion populations, particularly in northwest coastal forests, are hearty and healthy.

From Los Angeles Times