WordGarden.ioheartiness
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /hˈɑːtɪnəs/
US
Meanings
Noun
warm, sincere friendliness or enthusiasm
substantial, satisfying quality in food or a meal
robust health, strength, or vigor
Beyond the definition
Heartiness usually suggests strong health, energy, or warm, sincere feeling. You might notice it in someone's cheerful way of speaking, in a hearty laugh, or in the kind of welcome that makes people feel truly wanted. It can also describe food in a slightly different way: the rich, filling quality of a meal like a thick stew on a cold night.
The word often carries a sense of strength and fullness rather than delicacy. In stories, a person with heartiness may seem lively, open, and ready to face difficulty with good spirits.
Heartiness is the quality of being hearty. Most often, it points to strong health, lively energy, or open, wholehearted warmth. When you speak of someone's heartiness, you usually mean there is something full and genuine about them: a big laugh, a strong spirit, an eager manner, or a welcome that feels sincere rather than polite in a formal way.
The word is also common when talking about food. In that sense, heartiness means the solid, filling nature of a meal. A hearty breakfast or a hearty soup gives a sense of comfort, weight, and enough nourishment to satisfy real hunger, not just a light snack.
Because of this range, heartiness can describe both physical strength and emotional warmth. It often suggests good spirits, plain sincerity, and a kind of sturdy fullness. That is why the word fits so well in scenes of hospitality, healthy appetite, cheerful character, and meals that leave people satisfied.
Examples
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Warm welcome
We were touched by the heartiness of their welcome.
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Sincere thanks
She thanked everyone with a heartiness that made the room feel warmer.
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Laughter
He laughed with such heartiness that the whole table joined in.
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Filling food
The stew has a real heartiness to it, so you do not need anything else with it.
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Physical stamina
Even in his seventies, he still had the heartiness for long walks in the hills.
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Main spelling
- heartinessnoun