Meaning & use
hearty
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warm, enthusiastic, and generous, or, of food, large, filling, and nourishing.
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He gave his old friend a hearty welcome at the door.
After the hike, they enjoyed a hearty breakfast of eggs and potatoes.
A note on using this word
Describes both emotional warmth (a hearty laugh) and substantial food (a hearty meal).
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