adjective

hearty

hearty, warm, substantial, vigorous

She gave him a hearty welcome.

She gave him a hearty welcome.

We ate a hearty breakfast before the hike.

We ate a hearty breakfast before the hike.

He is a hearty man in his old age.

He is a hearty man in his old age.

a hearty ((noun)) a warm/substantial (noun) We ate a hearty breakfast.

Synonyms: warm, enthusiastic, substantial, robust; Antonyms: insincere, light, frail

From 'heart' + the adjective suffix '-y', originally meaning 'full of heart'.

A 'hearty' meal fills your heart (and stomach) with warmth. A 'hearty' laugh comes from the heart.

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