hefty

[US]/'heftɪ/
[UK]/'hɛfti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. robust, strong and powerful

adv. robustly, in large quantities

n. strength, a large amount

Phrases & Collocations

a hefty sum

hefty price

hefty package

hefty man

Example Sentences

a hefty young chap.

a tall, hefty wrestler.

he hit it with a hefty thwack.

a hefty 10 million.

pulls down a hefty salary.

a hefty serving of mashed potatoes; received a hefty bonus.

he aimed a hefty kick at the door.

Rosie, although small, could pack a hefty punch.

a hefty dose of self-congratulation about how noble we are.

she gave him a hefty shove and he nearly fell.

The film also contains a hefty dose of comedy.

We have a hefty dossier on his exploits in the war.

Real-world Examples

Companies peddle security advice and software, often with a hefty price tag.

Source: The Economist - Arts

The rest is hefty. - Yes, yes.

Source: Gourmet Base

I also gave myself a fairly hefty eight.

Source: Gourmet Base

Violators face hefty fines and prison.

Source: NPR News November 2013 Collection

And in recent years corporate profits have been hefty.

Source: The Economist - Finance

Yes, players receive athletic scholarships that cover hefty tuition bills.

Source: Time

The Eurasian otter's high metabolism calls for a heftier diet.

Source: Nordic Wild Style Chronicles

" She gives you the impression of a hefty wench, " said Roy.

Source: Seek pleasure and have fun.

Remember, you only need 60 grammes and that looks like a hefty one.

Source: Gourmet Base

His heftier counterpart, Butter, weighs 47 pounds. He enjoys sweet potato fries and NASCAR.

Source: PBS Interview Education Series

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