hefty

Definition

With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive

Etymology

19th century. From heft (“weight”) + -y. The similarity with German heftig (“vigorous, violent, intense”) is apparently coincidental. From the German are Dutch, Danish, Norwegian heftig, Swedish häftig.

Example Sentences

• "He can throw a hefty punch."
• "The Remove dormitory echoed to the old, familiar sound of Bunter's hefty snore."
• "Fill up on some of the heftiest burritos in captivity, fashioned around grilled beef, chicken, greasy and indulgent barbecued pork al pastor, carnitas and the more exotic [things]."