ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hefty

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhɛfti/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hefty is an adjective meaning With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

Meaning

With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

More Meanings

  1. Strong; bulky.
  2. (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
  3. Heavy, weighing a lot.
  4. (of a number or amount) Large, healthy.

Example Sentences

He was a tall, hefty man.
He can throw a hefty punch.
That's going to cost you a hefty sum.
She carries a hefty backpack full of books.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hefty

Depending on context, synonyms include heavy, brawny, powerful, strong, considerable, sizeable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heavy, strong, powerful, tidy, goodly, considerable.

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