Heärt'y, a.
a. [compar. HEARTIER; superl. HEARTIEST.]
Sense 1. Exhibiting the action of the heart; proceeding from the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; also, energetic; with the utmost activity; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.
Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss. Marston.
Sense 2. Exhibiting strength; sound; firm; not weak; as, a hearty man; hearty timber.
Sense 3. Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.
A hearty eater, one who eats eagerly and largely; one who eats a hearty meal.
Synonyms—Sincere; real; unfeigned; undissembled; cordial; earnest; warm; zealous; ardent; eager; active; vigorous.—HEARTY, CORDIAL, SINCERE. Hearty implies honesty and simplicity of feelings and manners; cordial refers to the warmth and liveliness with which the feelings are expressed; sincere implies that this expression corresponds to the real sentiments of the heart. A man should be hearty in his attachment to his friends, cordial in his reception of them to his house, and sincere in his offers to assist them.
But the kind hosts their entertainment grace With hearty welcome and an open face; In all they did you might discern with ease A willing mind and a desire to please. Dryden.
He, with looks of cordial love, Hung over her, enamored. Milton.
Pardon my tears; 'tis joy which bids them flow— A joy which never was sincere till now. Dryden.