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