hefty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
  2. adjective of considerable weight and size
  3. adjective large in amount or extent or degree

Etymology

19th century. From heft (“weight”) + -y. The similarity with German heftig (“vigorous, violent, intense”) is apparently coincidental. From the German are Dutch, Danish, Norwegian heftig, Swedish häftig.

In classic literature

Synonyms

brawny, muscular, powerful, sinewy

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