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Meaning of 'hefty' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hefty [ a.]
- Moderately heavy.

Meaning of 'hefty' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hefty [ s]
Meaning (1):
- large in amount or extent or degree
Example in sentence:
  • a goodly amount;
  • a respectable sum;
  • a sizable fortune;
  • a tidy sum of money;
  • it cost a considerable amount;
  • received a hefty bonus
Meaning (2):
- (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
Example in sentence:
  • a hefty athlete;
  • a muscular boxer;
  • powerful arms
Meaning (3):
- of considerable weight and size
Example in sentence:
  • a hefty dictionary

Nearby Words:

heft hefted hefting

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