hearty
gb/hˈɑɹti/ us/hˈɑɹti/
A2
English
~ 4400
szívélyes, szívből jövő, kiadós, laktató, életerős, jó erőben lévő, szívós
B1
1
szívélyes
B2
szívből jövő
B2
Usage pattern:
a hearty [welcome/laugh/congratulations]
She gave me a hearty welcome when I arrived.
Szívélyesen fogadott, amikor megérkeztem.
They shared a hearty laugh over the joke.
Mindketten szívből nevettek a viccen.
His hearty congratulations made her feel proud.
The team received a hearty round of applause.
We were met with hearty cheers from the crowd.
Learner examples
She gave me a hearty smile.
Szívélyesen rám mosolygott.
We had a hearty talk.
Szívélyes beszélgetésünk volt.
He gave me a hearty welcome.
They had a hearty laugh together.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hearty' with 'hardy'. 'Hearty' relates to warmth and enthusiasm, while 'hardy' means strong or able to survive difficult conditions.
Meaning
Warm and friendly
Collocations
hearty laugh
|hearty welcome
|hearty congratulations
|hearty handshake
Synonyms
cordial (Slightly more formal and polite in tone)
Antonyms
cold (Lacking warmth or friendliness)
Themes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
Definition
Being very friendly and showing strong, happy feelings.
Showing sincere and enthusiastic friendliness or approval.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
a hearty [meal/breakfast/soup]
We enjoyed a hearty breakfast before the hike.
Kiadós reggelit ettünk a túra előtt.
He served a hearty stew on the cold evening.
A hideg estén kiadós ragut tálalt.
After the long run, they wanted a hearty meal.
The inn offered hearty portions of home-cooked food.
Learner examples
We had a hearty breakfast.
Kiadós reggelit ettünk.
I ate a hearty meal.
Laktató ételt ettem.
She made a hearty soup for us.
They cooked a hearty dinner.
Meaning
Large and filling (food)
Collocations
hearty breakfast
|hearty meal
|hearty stew
|hearty soup
Synonyms
substantial (Focuses on the size and filling nature, not necessarily warmth)
Antonyms
light (Refers to food that is small or easy to digest)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Food that is big enough to make you full and happy.
Describing food that is substantial, filling, and satisfying.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a hearty [man/constitution]
He is a hearty man in his seventies.
A hetvenes éveiben jár, és jó erőben van.
Her hearty constitution helped her recover quickly.
Szívós szervezete segített neki, hogy gyorsan felépüljön.
You need to be hearty to work outdoors in winter.
Learner examples
He is a hearty old man.
Életerős idős férfi.
She has a hearty body.
Erős a szervezete.
He is still hearty at 70.
My grandfather is hearty and active.
Meaning
Strong and healthy
Collocations
hearty constitution
|hearty man
|hearty appetite
Synonyms
robust (Implies strong and sturdy health)
Antonyms
frail (Physically weak or delicate)
Themes
health
|physical
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being strong and full of energy.
Having strength, good health, and energy.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hearty
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹti/
US/hˈɑɹti/
Syllables & stress
hearty (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hearty)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: hearty
- Comparative: heartier
- Superlative: heartiest
Word family
Expressions
hearty laugh
1/hˈɑɹti lˈæf/
fixed phrase
Loud, warm laughter
A big, warm laugh that shows you are very happy or amused.
Examples
- She let out a hearty laugh at the joke.
- His hearty laugh filled the room.
hearty meal
1/hˈɑɹti mˈil/
fixed phrase
Large filling meal
A big meal that makes you full and happy.
Examples
- We enjoyed a hearty meal after the long walk.
- The restaurant serves hearty meals at a good price.
hearty welcome
1/hˈɑɹti wˈɛlkəm/
fixed phrase
Warm friendly greeting
A very friendly way of greeting someone when they arrive.
Examples
- They gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived.
- The guests received a hearty welcome from the host.