heartiness
/'hɑ:tinis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being hearty; sincere, warm, and enthusiastic friendliness or approval. 2. The quality of being vigorous, robust, or full of health and energy.
Usage
- Heartiness describes a manner or quality that is genuine, warm, and enthusiastic. It often refers to a person's way of greeting, laughing, or expressing approval.
- Heartiness can also describe a person's physical state, indicating good health and vitality.
Examples
- "We were welcomed with great heartiness by our hosts." (This shows warm, enthusiastic friendliness.)
- "His heartiness and booming laugh filled the room." (This indicates a vigorous, enthusiastic manner.)
- "After months of exercise and good food, he regained his former heartiness." (This refers to physical robustness and health.)
Advanced Usage
- "The heartiness of his apology left no doubt about his sincerity." (Here, heartiness emphasizes the genuine, unfeeling nature of the apology.)
- "There was a certain forced heartiness in his voice that made me suspicious." (This usage points out that heartiness can sometimes be an affected or exaggerated quality, not always genuine.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hearty (adjective): Possessing or showing heartiness.
- Heartfelt (adjective): Deeply and sincerely felt. (This is a close synonym for the sincerity aspect of heartiness).
Synonyms
- For sincerity/warmth: Cordiality, warmth, enthusiasm, geniality, sincerity.
- For vigor/health: Robustness, vigor, strength, hardiness, sturdiness.
Antonyms
- For sincerity/warmth: Coldness, indifference, insincerity, formality.
- For vigor/health: Weakness, frailty, sickliness, lethargy.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To eat with heartiness: To eat with a good, healthy appetite.
- Example: "The children ate their dinner with great heartiness."
Noun
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the quality of hearty sincerity
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active strength of body or mind
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