Inglês

hearty

gb/hˈɑɹti/ us/hˈɑɹti/
A2 Inglês
~ 4400
Aceções
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adjective B1 property
1

Warm and friendly

Being very friendly and showing strong, happy feelings.

Padrão de uso: a hearty [welcome/laugh/congratulations]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hearty' with 'hardy'. 'Hearty' relates to warmth and enthusiasm, while 'hardy' means strong or able to survive difficult conditions.
Sinónimos
cordial (Slightly more formal and polite in tone)
Antónimos
cold (Lacking warmth or friendliness)
Colocações
hearty laugh |hearty welcome |hearty congratulations |hearty handshake
Temas
emotions |social |relationships |communication
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: a hearty [meal/breakfast/soup]
Sinónimos
substantial (Focuses on the size and filling nature, not necessarily warmth)
Antónimos
light (Refers to food that is small or easy to digest)
Colocações
hearty breakfast |hearty meal |hearty stew |hearty soup
Temas
food |daily life |food_drink |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: a hearty [man/constitution]
Sinónimos
robust (Implies strong and sturdy health)
Antónimos
frail (Physically weak or delicate)
Colocações
hearty constitution |hearty man |hearty appetite
Temas
health |physical |body |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • He is a hearty old man.
  • She has a hearty body.
  • He is still hearty at 70.
  • My grandfather is hearty and active.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
hearty
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹti/
US/hˈɑɹti/
Sílabas e acento
hearty (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (hearty)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: hearty
  • Comparative: heartier
  • Superlative: heartiest
Família de palavras
Forms
heartier adjective heartiest adjective
Core family
heart noun A2 heartily adverb B1
Related words
hearten verb heartfelt adjective wholehearted adjective wholeheartedly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
heartless adjective B2 dishearten verb
Advanced or less common
heartiness noun
Expressões

hearty laugh

1
/hˈɑɹti lˈæf/
fixed phrase

Loud, warm laughter

A big, warm laugh that shows you are very happy or amused.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • They gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived.
  • The guests received a hearty welcome from the host.

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