English Meaning & Definitions
Large, heavy, and powerful in build or structure.
- โHe closed the heavy door with a hefty push.โ
- โThe moving company brought in a hefty man to lift the piano.โ
Larger than usual in amount, size, or degree; substantial.
- โShe received a hefty fine for speeding through the school zone.โ
- โThe company reported a hefty profit this quarter.โ
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โheftyโ.
Derived from Middle English *hefti*, from Old English *hefi* ('heavy'), related to *hebban* ('to heave'). Originally meaning heavy or weighty, the term evolved to describe large amounts, sizes, or impacts.
Hefty sounds like 'heavy' + 'fifty'โimagine lifting a heavy fifty-pound bag of flour.
Frequently Asked Questions About โheftyโ
1. What is the meaning of โheftyโ in English?
In English, hefty (adjective) is defined as: โLarge, heavy, and powerful in build or structure.โ.
2. How do you use โheftyโ in a sentence?
โHe closed the heavy door with a hefty push.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โheftyโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โheftyโ?
Derived from Middle English *hefti*, from Old English *hefi* ('heavy'), related to *hebban* ('to heave'). Originally meaning heavy or weighty, the term evolved to describe large amounts, sizes, or impacts.
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