hearty
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing warm and sincere feelings towards others.
characterised by sincere, warm, and cordial feelings.
Simple“The host gave us a hearty welcome as soon as we walked through the door.”
In context“Despite the years of professional rivalry, the two scientists exchanged a hearty greeting before the conference began.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
loud, cheerful, and full of energy.
expressed with great spirit, volume, and genuine cheerfulness.
Simple“We heard his hearty laugh from the other side of the house.”
In context“The room was filled with hearty cheers as the captain announced that the entire crew would receive a bonus.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
large and satisfying, especially when talking about food.
providing abundant nourishment; substantial and satisfying in quantity.
Simple“After a long day of hiking, we sat down for a hearty soup.”
In context“The mountain lodge is famous for serving a hearty breakfast that sustains climbers for the duration of their ascent.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
strong, healthy, and full of life.
possessing or exhibiting physical strength, health, and vigour.
Simple“The old man remained hearty and active well into his eighties.”
In context“The explorer was a hearty soul who seemed entirely unaffected by the brutal conditions of the arctic winter.”
“Clarinet, bassoon and piano stood out, with a hearty laugh for the flatulent rasp of the contrabassoon.”
Equivalent to heart + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.