Hearty

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrti/

Definitions of hearty

adjective enthusiastic, warm, and affectionate

Example Sentences

A1 She made a hearty breakfast of eggs, toast, and bacon.

A2 The hikers enjoyed a hearty meal after a long day on the trail.

B1 The restaurant is known for its hearty portions and friendly service.

B2 The chef prepared a hearty stew that warmed us up on a cold winter night.

C1 The grandmother's hearty laugh filled the room with joy.

C2 The team celebrated their victory with a hearty round of applause.

Examples of hearty in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a hearty meal for the guests at the banquet.

informal My grandma always makes hearty soups that warm the soul.

slang I could go for a hearty burger right about now.

figurative His hearty laughter filled the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of hearty

• past tense: heartied
• plural: hearties
• comparative: heartier
• superlative: heartiest
• present tense: hearts
• future tense: will hearty
• perfect tense: have heartied
• continuous tense: is heartying
• singular: hearty
• positive degree: hearty
• infinitive: to hearty
• gerund: heartying
• participle: heartied

Origin and Evolution of hearty

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hearty' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'heortig' meaning courageous or strong-hearted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hearty' expanded to include not only physical strength but also warmth and sincerity in emotions and actions.