heartiness
1
4.2
- noun
- /ˈhɑːrtinəs/
:
calidez
- He spoke with such heartiness that it inspired everyone at the meeting to share their ideas.
Examples
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We had bumbled through the near-disaster in German, but now we relived it in English, and the heartiness of our laughter was waning.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Please," Olds said at last with a false heartiness.
Fiction book (2002) -
Brandon announced with forced heartiness.
Fiction book (1992) -
Covering his momentary confusion with heartiness, he rose and came to peer out of the window beside me.
Fiction book (1992) -
Field was substantially encouraged by the heartiness of Dickens's greeting.
Fiction book (1990) -
Since I have been off meat (beef, pork, fish, chicken), I have longed for the heartiness of a meal like this.
Blog text (20) -
Every morning I showered in cold water, ate with a he-man's heartiness, and hollered "how-do" to the outdoors before me.
Fiction book (1991) -
Retsler usually liked the black and white skull-and-crossbones hanging over the door, the uneven wooden floor, the skulls lining the fireplace mantel, and the sound of sea chanties sung with unusual heartiness through the stereo speakers.
Fiction book (1999) -
The heartiness of her laughter filled the entire room, making everyone feel welcome.
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Despite the challenges, she approached her work with heartiness, encouraging her team to push through.
Synonyms
103
1.0
A friendly, kind feeling in the way someone speaks or acts
36
3.4
Physical or mental energy that makes you active
9
7.0
Active energy and strong enthusiasm that makes someone take action
7
7.5
A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone or something
3
5.6
A quality of being lively and full of energy
2
5.2
A kind, warm way of treating other people
1
8.5
A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show
1
2.0
A strong feeling of happiness and excitement
1
8.0
A strong, deep feeling that makes someone excited or eager
1
7.5
A warm, open way of showing strong feelings
Complete and sincere enthusiasm and strong commitment to something
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
A kind and friendly feeling toward other people
A feeling of kindness and affection toward someone
A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy
Strong feelings that make someone act with great energy and care
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Heartiness comes from the simple word heart, which means 'the center' or a person's 'feelings', plus the ending -ness that makes a noun. So, to show heartiness is to act with full 'heart' — warm, strong, and sincere.