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   Hearty (härtˈy̆), a. [Compar. Heartier (härtˈĭ‑ẽr); superl. Heartiest.]
   1. Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, “a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.”
   
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   Full of hearty tears
   
   For our good father's loss. Marston.
   
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   2. Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, “a hearty man; hearty timber”.
   
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   3. Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, “hearty food; a hearty meal.”
   
   Syn. -- Sincere; real; unfeigned; undissembled; cordial; earnest; warm; zealous; ardent; eager; active; vigorous.  -- Hearty, Cordial, Sincere. Hearty implies honesty and simplicity of feelings and manners; cordial refers to the warmth and liveliness with which the feelings are expressed; sincere implies that this expression corresponds to the real sentiments of the heart. A man should be hearty in his attachment to his friends, cordial in his reception of them to his house, and sincere in his offers to assist them.
   
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   Hearty, n.; pl. Hearties (härtˈĭz). Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.  Dickens.
   
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