[also more hearty; most hearty] 1 : done or expressed in a very open, cheerful, and energetic way
▪ He gave us all a hearty welcome/greeting. ▪ Our plan won their hearty [=wholehearted] approval. ▪ a hearty laugh/handshake 2 : strong, healthy, and active
▪ hearty young men and women ▪ His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age. ▪ All of the children have hearty appetites. = All of the children are hearty eaters. [=all of the children eat large amounts of food] 3 : large enough to satisfy hunger
▪ a hearty meal ▪ hearty soups
▪ He gave us all a hearty welcome/greeting. ▪ Our plan won their hearty [=wholehearted] approval. ▪ a hearty laugh/handshake
▪ hearty young men and women ▪ His grandmother remains hale and hearty in her old age. ▪ All of the children have hearty appetites. = All of the children are hearty eaters. [=all of the children eat large amounts of food]
▪ a hearty meal ▪ hearty soups
— heart·i·ness noun [noncount]







