Hefty

/ˈhɛfti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Dramatically high or severe.

There was a hefty penalty for breaking the rules.

Large in size, weight, or amount.

He picked up a hefty suitcase that was hard to carry.

Substantial or significant, especially in terms of cost or value.

The project came with a hefty price tag that exceeded our budget.

Strong or powerful in a physical sense.

The hefty man easily lifted the heavy barbell at the gym.

Originated in the late 19th century, possibly from the word 'heft', meaning 'to lift'.

hefty price

A cost that is considered high or substantial.

hefty fine

A large penalty or fee imposed for an offense.

hefty amount

A large quantity, usually of money or resources.

heft

The weight or heaviness of something.

heftiness

The quality of being heavy.

heal

To make healthy or whole again.

Something impressive or significant.

That was a hefty achievement!

A large quantity or a lot of something.

I got a hefty amount of snacks for the party.