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hearty

adjective

Simple meaning

Warm and cordial towards another person.

Pronunciation

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hahrtee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhɑɹti

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Warm and cordial towards another person.

  2. Energetic, active or eager.

  3. Cheerful; vivacious.

  4. Promoting strength; nourishing.

  5. Exhibiting strength; firm; courageous.

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Warm and cordial towards another person.

Used this way, hearty is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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hearty thankshearty mealhearty breakfasthearty approvalhearty laughterhearty congratulationshearty cooperationhearty sympathy

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • heartlessadjectiveDerived adjective

    Lacking in feeling or pity or warmth.

  • heartilyadverbDerived adverb

    With gusto and without reservation.

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Synonyms

Sense: warm and cordial towards another person

substantialwholesome

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