heartier

Adjective

hearty (comparative heartier, superlative heartiest)

1. Warm and cordial towards another person.
   • a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.

   Synonyms:

   sincere, real, unfeigned, undissembled, earnest, affectionate, caring, cordial, dear, fond

2. Energetic, active or eager.
   • a hearty appetite

   Synonyms:

   ardent, vigorous, zealous, abuzz, active, agile, airy, alive, animate, animated

3. Cheerful; vivacious.
   • a hearty fellow

   Synonyms:

   ebullient, joyful, berserk, blissed out, blithe, buoyant, chirpy, blithesome, bonnie, bright

4. Exhibiting strength; firm; courageous.
   • a hearty handshake; a hearty timber

   Synonyms:

   hale, hardy, robust, stalwart

5. Promoting strength; nourishing.
   • hearty food

   Synonyms:

   substantial

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