Hearty /(härt"y̆)/

Heart·y

Hearty

a.
  1. Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.
    Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss.
    — Marston.
  2. Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty man; hearty timber.
  3. Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
Syn. -- Sincere; real; unfeigned; undissembled; cordial; earnest; warm; zealous; ardent; eager; active; vigorous.

-- Hearty, Cordial, Sincere. Hearty implies honesty and simplicity of feelings and manners; cordial refers to the warmth and liveliness with which the feelings are expressed; sincere implies that this expression corresponds to the real sentiments of the heart. A man should be hearty in his attachment to his friends, cordial in his reception of them to his house, and sincere in his offers to assist them.

Hearty

n.

pl. Hearties ((härt"ĭz))

  1. Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.