hearty
hearty — adjective
1. showing a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and friendly warmth, often in a loud or liv
showing a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and friendly warmth, often in a loud or lively way
The host gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at the party.
hearty welcome — warm, enthusiastic greeting
Gabriel let out a hearty laugh when he heard Minho's joke.
hearty laugh — loud, genuine laughter
A hearty round of applause followed the choir's final song.
Defne gave her friend a hearty hug after not seeing her for a year.
- warm
simpler and less energetic; focuses on kindness rather than liveliness
- enthusiastic
highlights excitement but can lack the personal warmth of 'hearty'
- jovial
cheerful and good-humoured; more formal and less commonly used
- cold
lacking warmth or friendly feeling
- half-hearted
showing little energy or interest
用法筆記
Often describes greetings, laughter, applause, or other expressions of warmth that are openly and energetically shown.
常見錯誤
2. describing a meal or portion of food that is large, satisfying, and makes you fe
describing a meal or portion of food that is large, satisfying, and makes you feel full
The inn served a hearty stew with fresh bread for dinner.
hearty stew — large, filling dish
After the long hike, everyone enjoyed a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon.
Indra prepared a hearty soup to warm us up on the cold night.
The restaurant is known for its hearty portions that satisfy even big eaters.
- substantial
more formal; focuses on size and nutritional value
- filling
simpler and more informal; emphasises the feeling of fullness
- abundant
highlights large quantity more than the satisfying quality
用法筆記
Used for food, meals, or portions. Typically describes dishes with substantial ingredients — soups, stews, roasts, breakfasts — rather than light snacks or salads.
常見錯誤
3. given or expressed with complete sincerity and without any doubt or hesitation
given or expressed with complete sincerity and without any doubt or hesitation
The committee gave its hearty approval to the new community project.
hearty approval — wholehearted, unreserved agreement
Rachid offered his hearty congratulations when Ishaan won the award.
hearty congratulations — sincere, enthusiastic praise
The proposal received hearty support from voters across the region.
João expressed hearty agreement with the plan during the town meeting.
- wholehearted
nearly identical in meaning; slightly more formal and less idiomatic
- unreserved
formal; emphasises the absence of doubt or restriction
- sincere
simpler; focuses on honesty rather than completeness of feeling
- half-hearted
showing little effort or conviction
- grudging
given unwillingly, without genuine support
用法筆記
Typically used with nouns like 'support', 'approval', 'agreement', or 'congratulations' to show that the feeling is complete and unreserved.
常見錯誤
4. physically strong, healthy, and full of energy, especially despite age or diffic
physically strong, healthy, and full of energy, especially despite age or difficult conditions
At eighty-five years old, Grandma Lin is still hearty and active in her garden.
still hearty — remaining strong despite age
The elderly farmer remained hearty even after working outside all day.
Lakan's hearty constitution helped him recover from the illness in just a week.
Eric goes for a run every morning and remains hearty even in his seventies.
用法筆記
Often describes older people or animals who remain vigorous and active. Can also describe a person's physical build or natural resilience.
常見錯誤
hearty — noun
1. a person, especially a man, who is strong, cheerful, and full of energy, often i
a person, especially a man, who is strong, cheerful, and full of energy, often in a rough or boisterous way
The old sailor was a hearty who loved telling tales at the local pub.
a hearty — a strong, cheerful person (rare, informal noun)
Christopher is a cheerful hearty who always brightens up the room.
Everyone at the fishing club knew Joe was a hearty who never complained.
Quinn's grandfather, a true hearty, still chops firewood at age eighty.
用法筆記
Very rarely used as a noun in modern English. When it appears, it is often in old-fashioned or literary contexts describing a rough but good-natured man.