Word
hearty
US/ˈhɑɹti/
UK/hˈɑːti/
Definitions
01warm and friendly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing warm and sincere feelings towards others.
adj. characterised by sincere, warm, and cordial feelings.
“The host gave us a hearty welcome as soon as we walked through the door.”
“Despite the years of professional rivalry, the two scientists exchanged a hearty greeting before the conference began.”
02loud and cheerful
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. loud, cheerful, and full of energy.
adj. expressed with great spirit, volume, and genuine cheerfulness.
“We heard his hearty laugh from the other side of the house.”
“The room was filled with hearty cheers as the captain announced that the entire crew would receive a bonus.”
Synonyms
03large and filling
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
adj. large and satisfying, especially when talking about food.
adj. providing abundant nourishment; substantial and satisfying in quantity.
“After a long day of hiking, we sat down for a hearty soup.”
“The mountain lodge is famous for serving a hearty breakfast that sustains climbers for the duration of their ascent.”
Synonyms
04strong and healthy
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. strong, healthy, and full of life.
adj. possessing or exhibiting physical strength, health, and vigour.
“The old man remained hearty and active well into his eighties.”
“The explorer was a hearty soul who seemed entirely unaffected by the brutal conditions of the arctic winter.”
Real-World Examples
“Clarinet, bassoon and piano stood out, with a hearty laugh for the flatulent rasp of the contrabassoon.” “What was to follow was a heady, hearty, vodka-fuelled evening I simply hadn’t seen coming.” Etymology
Equivalent to heart + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Idioms
01. hale and hearty
02. party hearty
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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