hearty
adjective/ˈhɑrti/
Frequency rank: #8,765 most common English word
Meaning
warm and enthusiastic; (of food) large and satisfying.
Example sentence
The chef served us hearty soup that warmed us up on the cold winter day.
Synonyms & related words
- filling
- substantial
- nourishing
- satisfying
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