adjective
- showing warm and friendly feelings; enthusiastic and sincere
- large in amount; substantial
- strong and healthy; robust
noun
- a fellow sailor
Usage: nautical; informal
Examples
- She gave him a hearty welcome when he arrived.
- The team received hearty congratulations after their victory.
- We enjoyed a hearty breakfast before the hike.
- The soup was hearty and filling on the cold day.
- Despite his age, he remained hearty and active.
- The old sailor greeted his hearties at the dock.
- Her hearty laugh filled the room with joy.