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Definition of: hearty
(här′tē) adjective heart·i·er, heart·i·est
1. Full of affection or cordiality; genial.
2. Strongly felt; vigorous: a hearty dislike.
3. Healthy and strong.
4. Supplying abundant nourishment: a hearty meal.
5. Enjoying or requiring abundant nourishment: a hearty appetite.
6. Fertile: said of land.
—noun plural heart·ies A hearty fellow or sailor.
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