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Definition of hefty

hefty

/ˈhɛf.ti/
hef · ty
Adverb:heftily
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• adjective

1

Impressively large or considerable in amount, number, cost, or degree.

Example

"The corporation faced a hefty fine for violating environmental regulations."

2

Large, heavy, and powerful in physical size, weight, or build.

Example

"The moving crew struggled to carry the hefty oak wardrobe up the narrow staircase."

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• Rhymes for hefty

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heftily
heftiness
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heh
heifer
height

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the noun and verb 'heft' (meaning weight or to lift), which itself derives from the Old English verb 'hebban' (to heave or raise), combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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