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HEARTINESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The quality of hearty sincerity
Synonyms:
heartiness; wholeheartedness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("heartiness" is a kind of...):
sincerity (the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical)
Derivation:
hearty (without reservation)
hearty (showing warm and heartfelt friendliness)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Active strength of body or mind
Synonyms:
dynamism; heartiness; vigor; vigour
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("heartiness" is a kind of...):
strength (the property of being physically or mentally strong)
Derivation:
hearty (consuming abundantly and with gusto)
hearty (endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health)
Context examples:
No attempt at defiance being made, however, her face gradually relaxed, and became so pleasant, that I was emboldened to kiss and thank her; which I did with great heartiness, and with both my arms clasped round her neck.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
