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hefty
[ hef-tee ]
adjective
- heavy; weighty:
a hefty book.
- big and strong; powerful; muscular:
a hefty athlete.
Synonyms: , , ,
- impressively large or substantial:
a hefty increase in salary.
hefty
/ ˈɛڳɪ /
adjective
- big and strong
- characterized by vigour or force
a hefty blow
- large, bulky, or heavy
- sizable; involving a large amount of money
a hefty wage
a hefty bill
Derived Forms
- ˈڳپԱ, noun
- ˈڳپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ڳi· adverb
- ڳi·Ա noun
Example Sentences
The country risks hefty fines if it does not comply with the judgment.
They gave up a first rounder next year to draft James Pearce Jr, by no means a slam dunk, and a hefty price to pay for a bit of a swing.
Despite Friday's hefty fine and mental drain for Eubank, he said the only victory to celebrate will be when his "arm is raised".
“Add in a hefty dose of nostalgia, and it’s a trend that seems to have stuck,” she says.
Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, while other countries have also been hit with levies on their goods.
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