heartiness

UK: /ˈhɑːtɪnɪs/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

heart•y /ˈhɑrti/   adj., -i•er, -i•est. 

1. warmhearted;
   cordial:
   [before a noun] a hearty welcome.
2. genuine;
   heartfelt:
   [before a noun] had a hearty dislike for the in-laws.
3. wholehearted:
   [before a noun] hearty support.
4. exuberant;
   unrestrained:
   hearty laughter.
5. forceful;
   violent:
   a hearty push.
6. strong and well;
   healthy:
   You look hale and hearty.
7. large;
   substantial:
   [before a noun] a hearty meal.

heart•i•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

heart•y  (här′tē), adj., heart•i•er, heart•i•est, n., pl. heart•ies. 
adj. 

1. warm-hearted;
   affectionate;
   cordial;
   jovial:
   a hearty welcome.
2. genuine;
   sincere;
   heartfelt:
   hearty approval; hearty dislike.
3. completely devoted;
   wholehearted:
   hearty support.
4. exuberant;
   unrestrained:
   hearty laughter.
5. violent;
   forceful:
   a hearty push; a hearty kick.
6. physically vigorous;
   strong and well:
   hale and hearty.
7. substantial;
   abundant;
   nourishing:
   a hearty meal.
8. enjoying or requiring abundant food:
   a hearty appetite.
9. Agriculture (of soil) fertile.

n. Archaic. 

10. a brave or good fellow, esp. with reference to a shipmate.
11. Naval Terms a sailor.

• Middle English herti. See heart, -y¹ 1350–1400

heart′i•ness, n.