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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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

I’m also very aware that I could get a hearty case from a fan of the Cougars, the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Utah Utes or even the Texas Longhorns.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I would be interested, but I don’t know that I would want to keep one around all the time,” she said with a hearty laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Barron's

hearty

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