HEARTY Synonyms: 284 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'hearty' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of hearty are heartfelt , sincere , unfeigned , and wholehearted . While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling. // received a hearty welcome

Q: In what contexts can 'heartfelt' take the place of 'hearty'?

While the synonyms heartfelt and hearty are close in meaning, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed. // expresses our heartfelt gratitude

Q: When might 'sincere' be a better fit than 'hearty'?

The words sincere and hearty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration. // a sincere apology

Q: When would 'unfeigned' be a good substitute for 'hearty'?

The meanings of unfeigned and hearty largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense. // her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Q: When could 'wholehearted' be used to replace 'hearty'?

The words wholehearted and hearty can be used in similar contexts, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving. // promised our wholehearted support

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adjective

ˈhär-tē

Definition of hearty

as in fervent

characterized by unqualified enthusiasm his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval

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as in healthy

enjoying health and vigor you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!

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as in warm

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square

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as in strong

not showing weakness or uncertainty gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge

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noun

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure

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How is the word hearty distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of hearty are heartfelt, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

In what contexts can heartfelt take the place of hearty?

While the synonyms heartfelt and hearty are close in meaning, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When might sincere be a better fit than hearty?

The words sincere and hearty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

When would unfeigned be a good substitute for hearty?

The meanings of unfeigned and hearty largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When could wholehearted be used to replace hearty?

The words wholehearted and hearty can be used in similar contexts, but wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

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Recent Examples of hearty

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Pair it with a meatless main or a veggie soup for an extra hearty dinner. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 Oct. 2026 His hearty, reassuring voice sounded permanently injured, his words gravelly and uncertain. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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On the way to save her beloved canine buddy Krypto, the party-hearty but tortured Supergirl teams up with a vengeful youngster (Ruthye Marye Knoll) and a rambunctious intergalactic bounty hunter (Jason Momoa). — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The song is propelled by Rodgers’s silvery guitar chatter; the lyrics swerve between party-hearty slogans and spiritual woo-woo. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hearty

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As the night ended with some of the acts’ most fervent fans, the 2026 installment of Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians came to a close.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Strijd’s posts struck a chord online, and ignited interest in the show that did not appear nearly as fervent over the past few weeks.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fervent

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And while the new study was conducted only among cancer patients, Mak said more research could reveal whether similar findings may emerge among otherwise healthy people who may be interested in their longevity.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Sophie, mom Annie and her great-aunt comprised The 3 Suckers — a play on the small side shoots that can stunt the growth of healthy leaves.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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Grab a pretty blouse and snappy loafers to wear for brunch dates on warmer autumn days, then pair them with a denim jacket and slouchy knee-high boots as the weather gets cooler.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
The week will start dry and warmer than normal, but rain chances return Tuesday and could dampen Halloween spirits, with a 40% chance of rain Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of warm

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Policymakers recognized that American companies needed a stronger reason to invest in innovation.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

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Bulgarians voted against a backdrop of growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping, which have left several sailors dead or missing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Out in the harbor, the skeletons of derelict ships abandoned by sailors who had gone searching for gold formed the first and strangest San Francisco skyline.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sailor

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But footage obtained by OutKick portrayed a different story, including a handshake with an enthusiastic Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.

— Ryan Morik , Preston Mizell OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Wall Street has been enthusiastic about the separation, which is designed to unlock the value of each group of assets and is likely to generate M&A interest.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

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Crucially, Muse—which comes with a cuddly avatar—was designed by Meta to be beginner-friendly, and to win over people unfamiliar with AI.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Scores from the law firm are calculated by analyzing the number of cyclist victims, change in victim rate and bicycle-friendly community recognition.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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