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hefty

adjective \ˈhef-tē\

: large and heavy : big and strong

: very large

: very forceful

heft·i·erheft·i·est

Full Definition of HEFTY

: quite heavy

a : marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength <a hefty football player>

b : powerful, mighty

c : impressively large : substantial <hefty portions>

— heft·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— heft·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of HEFTY

1863

Related to HEFTY

Synonyms: heavy, massive, ponderous, weighty

Antonyms: light, weightless

Rhymes with HEFTY

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HEFTINESS Defined for Kids

hefty

adjective \ˈhef-tē\

heft·i·erheft·i·est

Definition of HEFTY for Kids

: heavy 1

: very forceful <He opened the door with a hefty shove.>

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