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Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hearty
Adjective
The wide-open, marble countertop kitchen is ideal for dining in with a hearty meal, while the circle of outdoor Adirondacks are the ideal place to gather after dark around the fire pit. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025 Castro’s pozole — a hearty soup with cabbage, spices, fresh garlic, hominy, chicken and guajillo chilies — is their go-to recipe when the weather gets cold. Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Solar Beach attracts a younger crowd, those who like to party hearty. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hearty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
  • Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.
    Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.
    Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • For most healthy adults, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily, about two or three 12-ounce cups of coffee.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This offers a new tool for medicine and healthy aging interventions and leverages the power of large-scale protein analysis to provide a more accurate measure of an individual's biological age than chronological age.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • Topping off his look, meanwhile, was a brimmed sailor’s hat made out of paper.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The 35-year-old father of three from Pennsylvania, who was a Navy reserve sailor for 17 years, requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • The island is also home to a wide selection of family friendly all-inclusive resorts, including the luxury all-inclusive Barceló Aruba.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
  • But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.
    Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025

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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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