How to Use hefty in a Sentence

hefty

adjective

• He gave the door a hefty kick.
• He was a tall, hefty man.
• Her boss gave her a hefty raise.
• Perhaps a hefty tint of black and some separation is what your lashes crave.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 5 Jan. 2023
• As the family walked out of the building, a stranger came up offering to take them across the border on foot – for a hefty fee.
  — Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
• Williams’ killing has sent fear through other exonerees who continue their legal battles for hefty payouts as newly free men.
  — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2022
• In the case of the bomb cyclone, the system was able to tap into a hefty amount of moisture in the atmosphere on Wednesday.
  — Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
• Be warned: potatoes have a lot of water in them, so to avoid a liquid consistency when reheating, add a hefty amount of sour cream or cream cheese.
  — Irene Richardson, Country Living, 26 Dec. 2022
• Each gummy holds hefty amounts of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids which can aid in supporting healthy brain function.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2022
• The jurors are tasked with poring through a hefty amount of evidence, including testimony from 50 witnesses.
  — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 12 Dec. 2022
• The move will likely cost Collins a hefty fine, as the gesture is in direct violation of the NBA’s official player code of conduct.
  — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
• From outdoor dog runs to on-site pet spas, luxury real estate developers understand that renters with hefty bank accounts won’t write rent checks unless Fido is invited.
  — Megan Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2023
• Like many towns across the U.S. and Canada, Davenport dumps a hefty amount of rock salt across its roadways each year, melting ice and keeping conditions easy for drivers.
  — Ciara Nugent, Time, 12 Dec. 2022
• And the two picked up a hefty $200K for that quick thinking.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 June 2023
• To break it free, grab a hefty hammer and a small chunk of wood and go to town.
  — Jeff Dengate, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
• The intrigue could be if the Bears opt to stick with Justin Fields and trade out of the No. 1 spot for a hefty price.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
• The Suns have placed a hefty wager that Durant will change that.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
• The cost for even a single ticket will put a hefty dent in your wallet.
  — oregonlive, 2 June 2023
• Parker said the clam is hefty enough to make two servings – and has shells large enough to use as bowls to serve it in.
  — James Call, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
• The list price for the maternal vaccine is $295 a dose, which is hefty for a vaccine.
  — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Oct. 2023
• What to Consider The price tag is pretty hefty (but worth it).
  — Joseph Cheatham, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
• This Guppy is the current and only such hefty boy gracing the skies.
  — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
• The five-year factory warranty brings peace of mind to the hefty price of this unit.
  — Nancy Jo Adams, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
• Someone who breaks an NDA may face a lawsuit and pay hefty fines.
  — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
• The hefty earnings gave it a 7th spot among Finland’s biggest grossers of all time.
  — Annika Pham, Variety, 3 Feb. 2023
• Shiffrin has won eight of her last 12 races, giving her a hefty lead in the overall standings.
  — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2023
• The chainsaw bar is great for trimming trees with hefty branches.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023
• The shrews must consume a hefty meal every few hours, lest the animals starve.
  — Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
• The best high schools won’t take you as far from the state’s average home price, but the premium’s still hefty, the study showed.
  — Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
• Some of the pans are teensy and cute, others are durable and ultra hefty—and all of them serve a great purpose.
  — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 19 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 28 Dec 2024