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Hearty

/ˈhɑːti/

A term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.

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📖 Definitions of "Hearty"

noun

1
A term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.

adjective

1
Warm and cordial towards another person
"a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government."
2
Energetic, active or eager.
3
Cheerful, vivacious.
"a hearty man"
4
Exhibiting strength; firm
"a hearty handshake; a hearty timber"

🔄 Synonyms of "Hearty"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
substantialnoun	Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
cordialnoun	Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
warmverb	Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
completeverb	(transitive) To make whole or entire.
lusty	Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
solidnoun	(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
red-blooded	(figuratively) Having a healthy vigor and spirit.
satisfying	That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.
healthy	Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
wholesome	Promoting good physical health and well-being.
full-blooded	Hearty or lusty.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hearty"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
cordialnoun	Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
wholesome	Promoting good physical health and well-being.
healthy	Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
satisfying	That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.
red-blooded	(figuratively) Having a healthy vigor and spirit.
substantialnoun	Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
full-blooded	Hearty or lusty.
lusty	Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
completeverb	(transitive) To make whole or entire.
warmverb	Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
solidnoun	(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.
heartfelt	Believed or felt deeply and sincerely.
whole-heartedly	Dated form of wholeheartedly. [In a wholehearted (“showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment”) manner; without reserve; enthusiastically, unreservedly.]
honestverb	(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
wholehearted	Showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment; having no reservations.
goodnoun	Of a person or an animal:
sincerenoun	Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
strongnoun	(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
copious	Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.
robust	Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.