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HEFTY

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Hefty.

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Hefty - as an adjective satellite

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

Example: "A hefty athlete"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brawny14muscular12powerful16sinewy12

Of considerable weight and size

Example: "A hefty dictionary"

Large in amount or extent or degree

Example: "It cost a considerable amount"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goodish12goodly11healthy16respectable17sizable18sizeable19tidy8

Hefty - as an adjective

Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

Example: "He can throw a hefty punch."

Strong; bulky.

Example: "They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs."

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.

Example: "He was a tall, hefty man."

Heavy, weighing a lot.

Example: "She carries a hefty backpack full of books."

(of a number or amount) large.

Example: "That's going to cost you a hefty sum."

Example Sentences

"She lifted the hefty stack of books effortlessly."
"The grocery bag was heavy and hefty."
"He wore a hefty backpack filled with supplies."
"The boxer landed a hefty blow to his opponent's jaw."
"We received a hefty bill for the car repairs."
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Word Game Points

Is HEFTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hefty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEFTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HEFTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hefty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEFTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HEFTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hefty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEFTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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