hearty
word
/ˈhɑɹti/
/hˈɑːti/
Definition
Hearty means full of warmth, energy, or friendliness, or (for food or laughter) strong, large, and satisfying.
Usage & Nuances
'Hearty' is used for greetings ('a hearty welcome'), laughter ('hearty laughter'), or meals ('a hearty breakfast'). It's positive and somewhat formal for people; for food, it means 'filling and satisfying', not necessarily healthy. Should not be confused with 'hardy' (tough, able to survive).
Spanish: cordial - abundante (comida) - cálidoPortuguese (BR): caloroso - farto (comida) - afetuosoPortuguese (PT): caloroso - farto (comida) - afetuosoChinese (Simplified): 热情的 - 丰盛的（食物）Chinese (Traditional): 熱情的 - 豐盛的（食物）Hindi: दिल से - भरपूर (खाना) - गर्मजोशीArabic: ودود - وافر (طعام) - حارBengali: উষ্ণ - উদার - পুষ্টিকর (খাবার)Russian: сердечный - сытный (о еде)Japanese: 心のこもった - ボリュームたっぷりの（食事）Vietnamese: ấm áp - nồng hậu - đầy đặn (đồ ăn)Korean: 진심 어린 - 푸짐한 (음식)Turkish: samimi - içten - doyurucu (yemek için)Urdu: پرخلوص - پُرتوان - توان بخش (کھانے کے لیے)Indonesian: hangat - tulus - mengenyangkan (makanan)
Example Sentences
We enjoyed a hearty meal after the hike.
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She gave me a hearty hug.
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His hearty laughter could be heard across the room.
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Let me give you a hearty congratulations on your new job!
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There's nothing like a hearty soup on a cold winter day.
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The team exchanged hearty handshakes after winning the game.
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