hearty
adjective
warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial.
heartiness
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a word derived from
hearty.
Example Sentences
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Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
"If not, allow me to formally introduce you to a morning-friendly dish that's got the structure and heartiness of a proper casserole, with your favorite parts of breakfast."
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2022
First, mixing regular whole-wheat flour with a more tender variety yields just the right texture, soft and cakelike, with a satisfying heartiness.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
Tony, for all his heartiness, has spent a lifetime believing he’s too homely and stupid to marry.
From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2021
Then he turned to the cloaked figure and said, with forced heartiness, "Now, then. How may I serve you, sir?"
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
