What does HEFTY mean?

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Adjective

Definitions

• (US) Large and heavy; weighty.
• (UK) Large and heavy; weighty.
• (informal) Considerable in amount, size, or intensity.

Pronunciations

• (US) /ˈhɛfti/
• (UK) /ˈhɛfti/

Origin and Usage

The word "hefty" originated in the early 19th century from the word "heft," meaning weight. It is commonly used to describe something that is large and heavy, such as a hefty package or a hefty sum of money. It is also used informally to describe something that is considerable in amount, size, or intensity, such as a hefty meal or a hefty workload.

Synonyms

• Heavy
• Bulky
• Substantial
• Large
• Weighty

Related Words

• Heath
• Haute
• Heave
• Heart
• Heads

Example Sentences

• The package was too hefty to lift alone.
• She received a hefty sum of money for her work.
• He had a hefty meal and felt too full to move.
• The company faced hefty fines for violating safety regulations.
• She took on a hefty workload and struggled to keep up.