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- [hahr-tee]
- /ˈhɑr ti/
- /ˈhɑːtɪnɪs/
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- [hahr-tee]
- /ˈhɑr ti/
Definitions of heartiness word
- adjective heartiness warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome. 1
- adjective heartiness genuine; sincere; heartfelt: hearty approval; hearty dislike. 1
- adjective heartiness completely devoted; wholehearted: hearty support. 1
- adjective heartiness exuberant; unrestrained: hearty laughter. 1
- adjective heartiness violent; forceful: a hearty push; a hearty kick. 1
- adjective heartiness physically vigorous; strong and well: hale and hearty. 1
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Origin of heartiness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, hearty is from the Middle English word herti. See heart, -y1
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Parts of speech for Heartiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heartiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
heartiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heartiness
noun heartiness
- pink — a vessel with a pink stern.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- constitution — The constitution of a country or organization is the system of laws which formally states people's rights and duties.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- fettle — state; condition: in fine fettle.
Antonyms for heartiness
noun heartiness
- effeteness — lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent: an effete, overrefined society.
- feebleness — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- lameness — crippled or physically disabled, especially in the foot or leg so as to limp or walk with difficulty.
- etiolation — (botany) growth process of plants grown in the absence of light, characterized by long, weak stems, fewer leaves and chlorosis.
- infirmness — The quality of being infirm; feebleness.
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