英语词汇“hefty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of big

Definition

large in size, weight, or amount

The hefty farmer moved the hay bales with ease.

Synonyms

big

Australia's a big country.

strong

I'm not strong enough to carry him.

massive

strapping

He was a bricklayer - a big, strapping fellow.

robust

His robust physique counts for much in the modern game.

muscular

tanned muscular legs

burly

He was a big, burly man.

husky (informal)

a very husky young man, built like a football player

hulking

beefy (informal)

The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers.

brawny

Oscar turned out to be a brawny young man.

Opposites

little

small

, minute,

short

tiny

thin

narrow

slight

slim

insignificant

diminutive

ineffectual

inconsequential

pocket-sized

scanty

infinitesimal

2 (adjective) in the sense of forceful

Definition

forceful and vigorous

Lambert gave him a hefty shove to send him on his way.

Synonyms

forceful

He was a man of forceful character.

heavy

a heavy blow on the back of the skull

powerful

a big, powerful man

vigorous (slang)

He was a vigorous, handsome young man.

Opposites

gentle

soft

weak

mild

frail

feeble

weedy (informal)

wimpish or wimpy (informal)

3 (adjective) in the sense of heavy

Definition

large in size, weight, or amount

The gritty foursome took turns shouldering the hefty load every five minutes.

Synonyms

heavy

He was carrying a very heavy load.

large

He was a large man with a thick square head.

massive

a massive steam boat

substantial

tremendous

awkward

She made an awkward gesture with her hands.

ample

bulky

a bulky man with balding hair

colossal

cumbersome

Although the machine looks cumbersome, it is easy to use.

weighty

Simon lifted a weighty volume from the shelf.

unwieldy

They came panting up to his door with their unwieldy baggage.

ponderous

a huge, ponderous vehicle

Opposites

light

4 (adjective) in the sense of large

Definition

involving a large amount of money

Consumers often run up hefty bills without realizing they have done so.

Synonyms

large

In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet.

massive

substantial

those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell

excessive

banks which cripple their customers with excessive charges

inflated

They had to buy everything at inflated prices at the ranch store.

sizeable

These polls give the candidate a very sizeable vote.

astronomical (informal)

Houses here are going for astronomical prices.

extortionate

the extortionate price of designer clothes

单词	hefty
释义	Trends of hefty View usage for: hefty (hefti) Word forms: comparative heftier, superlative heftiest 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Hefty means large in size, weight, or amount. [informal] She was quite a hefty woman. If he is found guilty he faces a hefty fine. Synonyms: big, strong, massive, strapping More Synonyms of hefty 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A hefty movement is done with a lot of force. [informal] Lambert gave Luckwell a hefty shove to send him on his way. Synonyms: forceful, heavy, powerful, vigorous [slang] More Synonyms of hefty More Synonyms of hefty hefty in British English (ˈhɛftɪ) adjectiveWord forms: heftier or heftiest informal 1. big and strong 2. characterized by vigour or force a hefty blow 3. large, bulky, or heavy 4. sizable; involving a large amount of money a hefty bill a hefty wage Derived forms heftily (ˈheftily) adverb heftiness (ˈheftiness) noun hefty in American English (ˈhɛfti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈheftier or ˈheftiest Informal 1. weighty; heavy 2. large and powerful 3. big or fairly big Derived forms heftily (ˈheftily) adverb heftiness (ˈheftiness) noun Examples of 'hefty' in a sentence hefty And those who opt for independent schools face a hefty bill too. The Sun (2016) If you need to exit during that time, you could face hefty early repayment charges. The Sun (2017) In terms of plumping this product was the best, but you face a hefty price tag. The Sun (2016) The reduction or removal of hefty charges for quitting the deal before the term expires is also improving the appeal of ten-year loans. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The past record didn't help and that's why the fine is so hefty. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His wages would match those of some of the league's highest earners and Madrid would certainly want a hefty fee. Times, Sunday Times (2016) If you often dip into the red and pay hefty fees for it, it may be worth switching to a current account with a better overdraft offering. The Sun (2016) Their main bugbear was the hefty fees they were paying to advertise properties on their sites. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It also avoids the prospect of a hefty bill to put a car through the test. The Sun (2007) You may also still be liable for a hefty service charge. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It tastes as good as the big brands but without the hefty price tags. The Sun (2010) And paid some pretty hefty utility bills. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Those caught trying to escape are punished with hefty fines or thrown in jail. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Failure to do this could result in a hefty bill for damage caused by another user. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Most pay hefty service charges to have things taken care of for them. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It also accounts for the hefty price tags. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There is also likely to be a pretty hefty fine. The Sun (2014) Experts are warning against using claims companies as hefty fees will reduce the compensation individuals receive. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But taxpayers also get hit for hefty court bills. The Sun (2016) But it does have a hefty price tag. The Sun (2014) And in some areas it appears students are prepared to pay some pretty hefty rents to secure what they want. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If you own a holiday home in either country you could consequently face a hefty bill when your spouse dies. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The statuette looked pretty hefty too. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) As a big and hefty schoolboy, he played as a centre half. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The book is quite hefty: juggling two books on the move is awkward. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) You had been charged a hefty sum for extras you didn't need. The Sun (2016) It looks as though it will be a fairly typical July of warm sunny spells and some big hefty showers. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The striker took a hefty blow to an ankle in the match and is likely to miss tonight's home game with Stoke. The Sun (2011) In other languages hefty British English: hefty ADJECTIVE Hefty means large in size, weight, or amount. She was quite a hefty woman. American English: hefty Brazilian Portuguese: robusto Chinese: 庞大的 European Spanish: fornido French: sacré German: kräftig Italian: grosso Japanese: 大きな Korean: 큰 European Portuguese: robusto Latin American Spanish: fornido Chinese translation of 'hefty' hefty (ˈhɛftɪ) (inf) adj [person] 强(強)壮(壯)的 (qiángzhuàng de) [push] 有力的 (yǒulì de) [profit, fine] 可观(觀)的 (kěguān de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of big Definition large in size, weight, or amount The hefty farmer moved the hay bales with ease. Synonyms big Australia's a big country. strong I'm not strong enough to carry him. massive strapping He was a bricklayer - a big, strapping fellow. robust His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. muscular tanned muscular legs burly He was a big, burly man. husky (informal) a very husky young man, built like a football player hulking beefy (informal) The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers. brawny Oscar turned out to be a brawny young man. Opposites little , small , minute, short , tiny , thin , narrow , slight , slim , insignificant , diminutive , ineffectual , inconsequential , pocket-sized , scanty , infinitesimal 2 (adjective) in the sense of forceful Definition forceful and vigorous Lambert gave him a hefty shove to send him on his way. Synonyms forceful He was a man of forceful character. heavy a heavy blow on the back of the skull powerful a big, powerful man vigorous (slang) He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Opposites gentle , soft , weak , mild , frail , feeble , weedy (informal) , wimpish or wimpy (informal) 3 (adjective) in the sense of heavy Definition large in size, weight, or amount The gritty foursome took turns shouldering the hefty load every five minutes. Synonyms heavy He was carrying a very heavy load. large He was a large man with a thick square head. massive a massive steam boat substantial tremendous awkward She made an awkward gesture with her hands. ample bulky a bulky man with balding hair colossal cumbersome Although the machine looks cumbersome, it is easy to use. weighty Simon lifted a weighty volume from the shelf. unwieldy They came panting up to his door with their unwieldy baggage. ponderous a huge, ponderous vehicle Opposites light 4 (adjective) in the sense of large Definition involving a large amount of money Consumers often run up hefty bills without realizing they have done so. Synonyms large In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet. massive substantial those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell excessive banks which cripple their customers with excessive charges inflated They had to buy everything at inflated prices at the ranch store. sizeable These polls give the candidate a very sizeable vote. astronomical (informal) Houses here are going for astronomical prices. extortionate the extortionate price of designer clothes Additional synonyms in the sense of astronomical Definition enormously large Houses here are going for astronomical prices. Synonyms huge, great, giant, massive, vast, enormous, immense, titanic, infinite, gigantic, monumental (informal), colossal, boundless, galactic, Gargantuan, immeasurable in the sense of awkward Definition clumsy or ungainly She made an awkward gesture with her hands. Synonyms clumsy, stiff, rude, blundering, coarse, bungling, lumbering, inept, unskilled, bumbling, unwieldy, ponderous, ungainly, gauche, gawky, uncouth, unrefined, artless, inelegant, uncoordinated, graceless, cack-handed (informal), unpolished, clownish, oafish, inexpert, maladroit, all thumbs, ungraceful, skill-less, unskilful, butterfingered (informal), unhandy, ham-fisted or ham-handed (informal), unco (Australian, slang) in the sense of beefy Definition muscular The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers. Synonyms brawny, strong, powerful, athletic, strapping, robust, hefty (informal), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, stalwart, bulky, burly, stocky, hulking, well-built, herculean, sinewy, thickset Nearby words of hefty heedless heel heel over hefty hegemony height heighten Synonyms of 'hefty' hefty Explore 'hefty' in the dictionary
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