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HEFTY
goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy
(adjective) large in amount or extent or degree; “it cost a considerable amount”; “a goodly amount”; “received a hefty bonus”; “a respectable sum”; “a tidy sum of money”; “a sizable fortune”
hefty
(adjective) of considerable weight and size; “a hefty dictionary”
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy
(adjective) (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; “a hefty athlete”; “a muscular boxer”; “powerful arms”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Hefty (plural Heftys)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Hefty is the 22989th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1112 individuals. Hefty is most common among White (94.96%) individuals.
Etymology
Adjective
hefty (comparative heftier, superlative heftiest)
Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
Strong; bulky.
(of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
Heavy, weighing a lot.
(colloquial, of a number or amount) Large.
Usage notes
• Nouns to which "hefty" is often applied: price tag, premium, profit, price, penalty, fine, portion, salary, gain, increase, amount, sum, check, fee.
Source: Wiktionary
Heft"y, a.
Definition: Moderately heavy. [Colloq. U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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