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Hearty Definition & Meaning

hearty
adjective
  1. showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome"
  2. providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"
  3. endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health; "a hearty glow of health"
  4. consuming abundantly and with gusto; "a hearty (or healthy) appetite"
  5. without reservation; "hearty support"

"Hearty" in song lyrics

See how hearty is used in real songs:

  • "Gainin weight cause I do eat hearty"
    3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques
  • "She's at the breakfast spot, eatin somethin hearty"
    Akir — Grind
  • "If you party hearty"
    Kurtis Blow — Starlife

Usage tips for "hearty"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hearty mean?
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome" providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day" endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health; "a hearty glow of health" consuming abundantly and with gusto; "a hearty (or healthy) appetite" without reservation; "hearty support"
What part of speech is hearty?
Hearty is an adjective.
How many definitions does hearty have?
Hearty has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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