What does hefty mean?
Hefty means With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
Hefty
/ˈhɛfti/ · adjective
Meaning
With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
Definitions by Sense
- With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive
- Strong; bulky.
- (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
- Heavy, weighing a lot.
- (of a number or amount) Large, healthy.
Example Sentences
He can throw a hefty punch.
The Remove dormitory echoed to the old, familiar sound of Bunter's hefty snore.
Fill up on some of the heftiest burritos in captivity, fashioned around grilled beef, chicken, greasy and indulgent barbecued pork al pastor, carnitas and the more exotic [things].
[…] on Sunday four more violinists, a second violist and a harpsichordist were added to give the ripieno sections of the fast movements a heftier punch than the smaller group delivered.
They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs.
He was a tall, hefty man.
She carries a hefty backpack full of books.
That's going to cost you a hefty sum.
Synonyms for hefty
Antonyms for hefty
Related Words
Word Forms
- heftier
- heftiest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hefty?
Common synonyms include heavy, brawny, powerful, strong.
What is the opposite of hefty?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hefty in a sentence?
He can throw a hefty punch.
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