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heartily

/ˈhɑːr.tɪ.li/
hear · ti · ly
Adjective:hearty
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• adverb

1

In a sincere, warm, and enthusiastic manner.

Example

"The host welcomed all the guests heartily as they arrived at the reception."

2

To a great degree; completely or thoroughly.

Example

"After working through the weekend without a break, the team was heartily sick of looking at spreadsheets."

3

With a good appetite and great enjoyment (especially of eating or drinking).

Example

"After their long hike through the mountains, the travelers ate heartily at the local inn."

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• Nearby Words

hearth
hearthside
hearthstone
heartily
heartiness
heartland
heartless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as hertili, from the adjective hearty (derived from Old English heorte, meaning "heart") combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heartily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heartily
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