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

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Observers typically indulge in a hearty meal with staples such as turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

From Barron's

“A freaking blast,” Schneider said of the visits, giving hearty praise to Allen’s loaning of the jet for the trips.

From Seattle Times

This is a spicy, smoky and hearty pot of chili.

From Seattle Times

There is still a hearty appetite for this trans-Atlantic food fight.

From Salon

Here, the silky, flaky trout is piled onto a salad of crisp, thinly sliced fennel tossed with tender lentils, which give the dish a hearty underpinning and contrasting textures.

From Seattle Times

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