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   hefty

   /ˈhɛfti/

   adjective

   • 1. large and heavy: "a hefty young chap" Similar burlyheavysturdystrappingbulkybrawnyhuskystrongmuscularlargebigmassiveweightysolidwell builtsolidly builtpowerfully builtportlystoutinformal:hulkinghunkybeefyrippedshreddedbuffjackedliterary:stalwartthewyheavyweightybulkyleadenbiglargesubstantialmassiveponderousunwieldycumbersomeburdensomeawkwardinformal:hulkingweighing a tonOpposite slightgauntlight
   • ▪ (of a number or amount) impressively large: "a hefty £10 million" Similar substantialsizeableconsiderablestiffhigh-costextortionateinflatedlargehugeexcessivecolossalover the oddsinformal:steepastronomicalwhoppingthumpingwhackingwhacking greatOpposite smallpaltry
   • 2. done with vigour or force: "he aimed a hefty kick at the door" Similar powerfulviolenthardforcefulheavyvigorousmightythunderousOpposite feeble

   Derivatives

   • 1. heftily adverb
   • 2. heftiness noun

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   What does hefty mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HEFTY definition: 1. large in amount, size, force, etc.: 2. large in amount, size, force, etc.: 3. large in amount…. Learn more.

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   What is a hefty object?

   • Something that's hefty is big and heavy. When you have to lug a hefty suitcase around, it helps if it has wheels. Hefty objects are large and bulky, and you can describe people as hefty when they're big and brawny and strong.

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   What is a hefty woman?

   • 1. big, strong, massive, strapping, robust, muscular, burly, husky, hulking, beefy, brawny She was quite a hefty woman. 2. (Informal) forceful, heavy, powerful, vigorous Lambert gave him a hefty shove to send him on his way.

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   What does heftiest mean?

   • Define heftiest. heftiest synonyms, heftiest pronunciation, heftiest translation, English dictionary definition of heftiest. adj. heft·i·er , heft·i·est 1. Of considerable weight; heavy. 2. Big and strong; stout or muscular. See Synonyms at heavy.

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   • English (US)

     large in amount or size: a hefty fine / bonus. a hefty steak...

   • Znaczenie Hefty, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     hefty definicja: 1. large in amount, size, force, etc.: 2....

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     hefty translate: considérable, costaud, costaud, solide....

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     hefty translate: stämmig, kräftig. Learn more in the...

   • Hefty Spanish Translation

     HEFTY translate: robusto, fuerte, grande, considerable...

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     HEFTY translate: большой, здоровенный. Learn more in the...

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     hefty translate: solidny, masywny, muskularny, silny,...

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   Hefty means quite heavy, marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength, or impressively large. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and phrases containing hefty.

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   large in amount or size: a hefty fine / bonus. a hefty steak dinner. a hefty, pink-faced baby. (Definition of hefty from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) hefty | Business English. adjective. uk / ˈhefti / us. Add to word list. extremely large: a hefty 15.9%/30%/54%, etc.

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   big and strong; powerful; muscular: a hefty athlete. Synonyms: stalwart, burly, husky, robust. impressively large or substantial: a hefty increase in salary. Discover More. Other Words From. heft i·ly adverb. heft i·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of hefty 1. First recorded in 1865–70; heft + -y 1. Discover More.

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   Hefty means large in size, weight, or amount, or done with a lot of force. Learn more about its word forms, collocations, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   Something that's hefty is big and heavy. When you have to lug a hefty suitcase around, it helps if it has wheels. Hefty objects are large and bulky, and you can describe people as hefty when they're big and brawny and strong.

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