hefty

/'hefti/
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hefty

The dictionary had a hefty weight on the small table.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Large in amount, size, or degree: Used to describe something that is substantial, considerable, or impressively large.
    • Of considerable weight and size; heavy: Describing a physical object that is large and heavy.
    • (Of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful: Describing a person who is large, strong, and muscular.
Usage Examples
  • Describing an amount or degree:
    • The company gave him a hefty bonus for his excellent work.
    • Moving to a new city involves a hefty amount of paperwork.
  • Describing a physical object:
    • She lifted the hefty dictionary onto the shelf.
    • The package was surprisingly hefty for its size.
  • Describing a person:
    • The hefty security guard stood at the entrance.
    • He was a hefty man, well-suited for manual labor.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hefty" can imply an imposing or formidable quality beyond just physical size.
    • The new regulations come with a hefty set of compliance requirements.
  • It is often used informally to emphasize that something is significantly large or substantial.
    • They faced a hefty fine for violating the rules.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heft (noun): The weight or bulk of something.
    • The heft of the suitcase made it difficult to carry.
  • Heft (verb): To lift or evaluate the weight of something by holding it.
    • He hefted the bag to see if he could carry it.
Synonyms
  • Substantial: Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
  • Sizable: Fairly large.
  • Considerable: Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
  • Burly: (For a person) large and strong; heavily built.
Related Phrases
  • Hefty price tag: An idiom indicating a very high cost.
    • The luxury car comes with a hefty price tag.
  • Hefty dose: A large amount of something, often metaphorical.
    • The critic delivered a hefty dose of harsh feedback.
hefty

The dictionary had a hefty weight on the small table.

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

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