hearty — showing warm and friendly feelings; enthusiastic and genuine
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing warm and friendly feelings; enthusiastic and genuine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrti/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was so hearty that I couldn't finish it, but my hearty appetite made me try anyway!
- She gave such a hearty laugh that the whole restaurant turned to look at our table.
- Despite being 90, grandma is still hearty enough to chase squirrels in the garden.
hearty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɑːrti/]
showing warm and friendly feelings; enthusiastic and genuine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'herty', formed from 'heart' (the organ of emotion and courage) combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. The word evolved to express sincere feeling and passion emanating from the heart.
Breakdown
heart (the center of emotion and sincerity) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'characterized by' or 'full of'). The combination creates an adjective meaning 'full of heart' or 'coming from the heart'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza was so hearty that I couldn't finish it, but my hearty appetite made me try anyway!”
“She gave such a hearty laugh that the whole restaurant turned to look at our table.”
“Despite being 90, grandma is still hearty enough to chase squirrels in the garden.”
“The team received hearty support from their fans throughout the championship.”
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