Meaning of hefty in English
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Classifying Adjective
heftyDefinitions
1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weightExamples
- « rugged and powerful »
- « a hefty athlete »
- « a muscular boxer »
- « powerful arms »
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- 2. of considerable weight and size
Examples
- « a hefty dictionary »
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- 3. large in amount or extent or degree
Examples
- « it cost a considerable amount »
- « a goodly amount »
- « received a hefty bonus »
- « a respectable sum »
- « a tidy sum of money »
- « a sizable fortune »
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