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heartily

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ˈhɑɹtəɫi// UK //hˈɑːtɪli// hearti·ly

adv. in a very strong or enthusiastic way. You use this to describe someone who is very happy or who eats a lot of food.

adv. in a vigorous, enthusiastic, or hearty manner. Often used to describe the consumption of food or the expression of approval.


SIMPLE

She heartily approved of the new plan.

CONTEXTUAL

The guests heartily enjoyed the traditional meal served at the wedding reception.

COMPLEX

The committee heartily endorsed the proposal, citing its potential to revolutionize the industry and improve public safety standards across the board.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English hertely, herteliche, heorteliche, from Old English ġeheortlīċe (“whole-heartedly, vigorously”), equivalent to hearty + -ly.

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