HEARTILY

heartily

(adverb) with gusto and without reservation; “the boy threw himself heartily into his work”

heartily, cordially, warmly

(adverb) in a hearty manner; “‘Yes,’ the children chorused heartily”; “We welcomed her warmly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

heartily (comparative more heartily, superlative most heartily)

In a hearty manner.

Synonyms

• with a will

• agood

Anagrams

• earthily

Source: Wiktionary


Heart"i*ly, adv. Etym: [From Hearty.]

1. From the heart; with all the heart; with sincerity. I heartily forgive them. Shak.

2. With zeal; actively; vigorously; willingly; cordially; as, he heartily assisted the prince. To eat heartily, to eat freely and with relish. Addison.

Syn.

– Sincerely; cordially; zealously; vigorously; actively; warmly; eagerly; ardently; earnestly.

HEARTY

Heart"y, a. [Compar. Heartier; 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. Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss. Marston.

2. Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty timber.

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.

Heart"y, n.; pl. Hearties (.

Definition: Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors. Dickens.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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