Loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory
“When Mr. Blaine appeared on the platform, there was hearty applause and cheers for several minutes.”
Suggestive of friendliness or geniality
“John Mozingo gave him a hearty pat on the shoulder and led him to the empty chair next to Samuel.”
Having or showing whole, sincere and enthusiastic support
“Otherwise, Hugh would have said something about my hearty agreement to co-host at the State Fair in August.”
In good health, fitness or condition
“I found the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys were all in a hearty condition.”
Substantial or generous in amount, especially of food
“They slowly won over the reluctant patronage of locals by serving hearty portions of tasty food.”
Wholesome or beneficial to health, especially of food
“It's a Boston landmark, with hearty food and lots of hungry diners.”
Strong or robust in physique or condition
“A hearty horse will eat from 25 to 35 pounds of hay in 24 hours, and to keep him in condition to work, 12 or 16 quarts of oats must be added.”
Exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion
Resolute and steadfast in one's will or ambition
Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration
Characterized by a good or happy sentiment
Able to satisfy one's hunger (for food)
Full of excitement or thrills
Full of substance or interest
Having a predisposition to argue or engage in confrontations
Having a reddish complexion or color
Vigorous, enthusiastic, and without compromise
Lacking in formal or affected behaviors or manners
Provoking laughter through being ludicrous
Simple and unpretentious
A mariner or sailor who mans a ship
“Drink up, me hearties, yo ho. Yoho, a pirate's life for me. We're rascals and scoundrels, we're villains and knaves.”
In a manner demonstrating unconditional and enthusiastic support
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