hearty

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective (heartier, heartiest) 1 [usuallybeforenoun] showing friendly feelings for sb: a hearty greeting / reception / welcome 2 (sometimes disapproving) loud, cheerful and full of energy: a hearty and boisterous fellow * a hearty voice / handshake * Her laugh was far too hearty to be genuine. 3 [onlybeforenoun] (of a meal or sb's APPETITE) large; making you feel full: a hearty breakfast * to have a hearty appetite 4 [usuallybeforenoun] showing that you feel strongly about sth: He nodded his head in hearty agreement. * Hearty congratulations to everyone involved. * a hearty dislike of sth IDIOMS see HALE heartiness noun [U] noun (plural hearties) (BrE, sometimes disapproving) a person who is loud, cheerful and full of energy, especially one who plays a lot of sport