hefty

Words with a similar base: hefty

'hefty'

[brawny.s.01] as in: (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

Examples:
a hefty athlete
a muscular boxer
powerful arms

'hefty'

[hefty.s.02] as in: of considerable weight and size

Examples:
a hefty dictionary

'hefty'

[goodly.s.01] as in: large in amount or extent or degree

Examples:
it cost a considerable amount
a goodly amount
received a hefty bonus
a respectable sum
a tidy sum of money
a sizable fortune

Origins

					hefty (English)
├── -y (English)
│   └── -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── heft (English)
    └── hefð (Old Norse)
        └── hafa (Old Norse)

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