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hefty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛfti/ · UK /ˈhefti/

hefty means: Involving a very large amount of money.

adjective

LARGE AMOUNTB2

Involving a very large amount of money.

  • We paid a hefty fee.
  • The driver received a hefty fine for speeding.
  • Repairs could leave you with a hefty bill.

Similar words: large, substantial, considerable

Opposites: small

Common phrases: hefty fine, hefty price, hefty fee, hefty sum

VERY HEAVYB2

Large and weighing a lot.

  • That is a hefty bag.
  • He lifted a hefty box onto the shelf.
  • These hefty books take up most of my suitcase.

Similar words: heavy, weighty

Opposites: light

Common phrases: hefty bag, hefty suitcase, hefty load, hefty book

GREAT FORCEC1

Done with a lot of force or strength.

  • He gave the door a hefty kick.
  • One hefty push moved the cart.
  • She hit the ball with a hefty swing.

Similar words: powerful, strong, forceful

Opposites: weak

Common phrases: hefty kick, hefty blow, hefty push, hefty punch

BIG AND STRONGC1

Large, thick, and strong in build.

  • A hefty man carried the table.
  • They secured the frame with hefty bolts.
  • His hefty shoulders filled the doorway.

Similar words: sturdy, burly, bulky, solid

Opposites: slight

Common phrases: hefty man, hefty bolts, hefty frame, hefty shoulders

Questions about hefty

What does hefty mean?

Involving a very large amount of money.

What is hefty in other languages?

Türkçe: yüklü · Español: elevado · Français: élevé · Deutsch: hoch · Italiano: elevato · 日本語: 高額な

How do you pronounce hefty?

In American English /ˈhɛfti/; in British English /ˈhefti/.

How do you use hefty in a sentence?

We paid a hefty fee. The driver received a hefty fine for speeding.

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