hearty
gb/hˈɑɹti/ us/hˈɑɹti/
A2
English
~ 4400
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
Warm and friendly
Being very friendly and showing strong, happy feelings.
Usage pattern:
a hearty [welcome/laugh/congratulations]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hearty' with 'hardy'. 'Hearty' relates to warmth and enthusiasm, while 'hardy' means strong or able to survive difficult conditions.
Synonyms
cordial (Slightly more formal and polite in tone)
Antonyms
cold (Lacking warmth or friendliness)
Collocations
hearty laugh
|hearty welcome
|hearty congratulations
|hearty handshake
Themes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
Examples
- She gave me a hearty welcome when I arrived.
- They shared a hearty laugh over the joke.
- 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.
- We had a hearty talk.
- He gave me a hearty welcome.
- They had a hearty laugh together.
adjective
A2
property
2
Large and filling (food)
Food that is big enough to make you full and happy.
Usage pattern:
a hearty [meal/breakfast/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)
Collocations
hearty breakfast
|hearty meal
|hearty stew
|hearty soup
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We enjoyed a hearty breakfast before the hike.
- He served a hearty stew on the cold evening.
- 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.
- I ate a hearty meal.
- She made a hearty soup for us.
- They cooked a hearty dinner.
adjective
B2
property
3
Strong and healthy
Being strong and full of energy.
Usage pattern:
a hearty [man/constitution]
Synonyms
robust (Implies strong and sturdy health)
Antonyms
frail (Physically weak or delicate)
Collocations
hearty constitution
|hearty man
|hearty appetite
Themes
health
|physical
|body
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He is a hearty man in his seventies.
- Her hearty constitution helped her recover quickly.
- You need to be hearty to work outdoors in winter.
Learner examples
- He is a hearty old man.
- She has a hearty body.
- He is still hearty at 70.
- My grandfather is hearty and active.
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.