hefty

🇺🇸 /ˈhefti/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhefti/
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adjective
R

A hefty thing is large and has a lot of weight.

He lifted a hefty box with ease.

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A hefty amount is a large one, more than you might expect.

She received a hefty bonus for her work.

R

When someone uses a hefty amount of force, they use a lot of strength.

He gave the door a hefty push to open it.

translation

adj. A hefty thing is large and has a lot of weight.; A hefty amount is a large one, more than you might expect.; When someone uses a hefty amount of force, they use a lot of strength.

Word Forms

Comparative heftier
Superlative heftiest