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heartily

heartily

29 3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
  • adverb
  • /ˈhɑːrtɪli/
translation icon : con entusiasmo
  • The audience laughed heartily at the comedian's jokes.
  • heartily agree
  • heartily approved
  • heartily welcome

Just moments ago in Philadelphia, Bernie Sanders heartily endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Examples

  • In short, those who have not yet read Waking, Dreaming, Being should be heartily encouraged to do so.

    Academic text (2016)
  • And look, if you haven't, if you haven't had a couple of beers and sung Wagner, I heartily recommend it.

  • "None was so fit to live, or more heartily enjoyed the game."

    Academic text (2010)
  • For these and all my sins of my past life, I am heartily sorry.

  • When specific interactions were presented, team members laughed heartily as they related to exactly what was being said.

    Academic text (2011)
  • My dear Miss Dickinson, thank you heartily for the fan.

  • The people we interviewed heartily agreed that the beach was important for the city's social life.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Under direct questioning, forty students replied that their parents either approved heartily or had no serious objections.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The UK's science community heartily welcomed the government's planned increase in science funding, announced in mid-July.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The fickle crowd decides to love an underdog and applauds heartily for the boy in the funny shoes.

    Fiction book (1993)

Synonyms

happily
vsheartily
279 1.0

Do something in a cheerful way

adds stronger enthusiasm and deeper feeling than mere happiness
passionately
vsheartily
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

is sincere and cheerful but not always intensely emotional
wholeheartedly
vsheartily
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

is more about cheerful energy and feeling than total commitment
warmly
vsheartily
39 1.0

In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way

is more energetic and lively rather than calm friendliness
enthusiastically
vsheartily
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more about warm sincerity than merely eager intensity
cheerfully
vsheartily
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

adds extra energy and heartfelt feeling beyond simple cheer
excitedly
vsheartily
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is calmer and more heartfelt rather than merely excited
merrily
vsheartily
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is more deeply sincere and energetic rather than merely light
gleefully
vsheartily
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is more sincere and less about playful or petty joy
joyfully
vsheartily
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is more broadly enthusiastic and sincere, not only joy
ardently
vsheartily
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

is warm and sincere but less intensely passionate
joyously
vsheartily
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

focuses on sincere enthusiasm rather than pure celebration
gaily
vsheartily
5 5.2

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

states genuine warmth and enthusiasm rather than decorative cheer
cheerily
vsheartily
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is more strongly felt and sincere than light good humour
delightedly
vsheartily
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more expressive of deep sincere feeling than simple pleasure
exuberantly
vsheartily
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is more about sincere cheer than overpowering energy
effusively
vsheartily
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is heartfelt yet more measured, not overly emotional
jubilantly
vsheartily
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is heartfelt cheer rather than loud triumphal celebration
zestfully
vsheartily
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

leans more toward heartfelt warmth rather than playful zest
buoyantly
vsheartily
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

focuses more on sincere feeling than simple optimism
ebulliently
vsheartily
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is sincere and cheerful rather than unfocused exuberance
spiritedly
vsheartily
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

emphasizes sincere feeling and cheer more than rough energy
light-heartedly
vsheartily
1 3.8

In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry

conveys more sincere warmth and strong feeling, not just carefreeness
exultantly
vsheartily
  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is more general cheer and sincere feeling, not triumphal victory
euphorically
vsheartily
1 6.0

In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement

is sincerely enthusiastic but less intensely ecstatic
boisterously
vsheartily
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is cheerfully sincere without being loud or rowdy
heartfully
vsheartily
6.5

In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling

is livelier and more openly cheerful than deep inward feeling
beamingly
vsheartily
4.2

A person smiles in a bright, happy way

relies more on strong feeling than only a joyful smile
perkily
vsheartily
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more sincere and less lightly playful in tone
chirpily
vsheartily
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is warmer and less high pitched in expressive tone
jollily
vsheartily
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more sincere and less playfully light in tone
mirthfully
vsheartily
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more sincere and less focused on playful amusement
gayly
vsheartily
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more emotionally sincere and committed than carefree joy
elatedly
vsheartily
4.7

In a very happy and excited way

is more grounded in sincere warmth than extreme elation

Antonyms

5 6.7

In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias

Showing no interest or care

How Enthusiastic

exuberantly
1 5.1
heartily
29 3.4
cheerfully
34 1.0
warmly
39 1.0

Surface Forms

heartily positive

Morphology

heartily = hearty (transparent) = hearty + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'hearty', yielding 'in a hearty manner'.

Etymology

Heartily comes from the simple word heart, which means 'feeling' or what you feel inside, and the ending -ly makes it mean 'in a ... way'. So to do something heartily is to do it 'with a lot of feeling' or energy.