Antonyms for hearty


Grammar : Adj
Spell : hahr-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr ti


Definition of hearty

Origin :
  • late 14c., "courageous; spirited, zealous;" also "loyal, faithful; sagacious, wise," from heart + -y (2). Related: Heartiness.
  • adj energetic, enthusiastic
  • adj healthy, full
Example sentences :
  • London for the stranger has a steady-going, hearty hospitality.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He swept her into his arms, and his lips met hers in a hearty caress.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Mr. Roberts threw back his head and laughed,—a genial, hearty laugh.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "I wish no better," said he, with a pringling in the eyes at this hearty greeting.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • But somebody must have dealt you some hearty thwacks on the poll, my boy.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Nor did Joseph and Fanny want a hearty welcome from all who saw them.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • Mr. Burrows himself answered the knock, and gave him a hearty greeting.
  • Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
  • The colonel broke into a hearty laugh, and then extended his hand to Dick.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • For the first time in his life he had earnest, warm, hearty praise from his teacher.
  • Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
  • "It's exactly it," he called out to his father, in a hearty, grateful voice.
  • Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy

Synonyms for hearty

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