heftier; heftiest
1
: quite heavy
2
a
: marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength
a hefty football player
c
: impressively large : substantial
hefty portions
Examples of hefty in a Sentence
He was a tall, hefty man.
Her boss gave her a hefty raise.
a hefty dose of irony
He gave the door a hefty kick.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
Employers may face hefty fines for employing workers without authorization, but in other cases, workers are placed in removal proceedings while employers face minimal or no fines as investigations drag out.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Littell’s performance last year — an 8-10, 3.63 record in a team-leading 29 starts and 156 1/3 innings — and his status as an arbitration-eligible player earned him a hefty salary for this season: $5.72 million.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition, these funds are generally reserved for accredited investors and come with hefty fees, which may limit accessibility for some.
—Sharon Olson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Hefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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heftier; heftiest
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