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Hardy/Hearty
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Hardy vs. Hearty
Hardy
/ˈhɑːdi/
Able to withstand difficult conditions; robust and strong.
Examples:
The
hardy
plant survived the harsh winter.
These shoes are known for their
hardy
construction.
He is known as a
hardy
explorer in extreme conditions.
Synonyms:
robust
sturdy
strong
tough
resilient
Antonyms:
delicate
fragile
weak
Hearty
/ˈhɑːti/
Expressed warmly and strongly, full of enthusiasm, or referring to a large and satisfying amount of food
Examples:
His
hearty
laugh filled the room with joy.
A
hearty
breakfast gave her energy for the day.
They shared a
hearty
meal by the fireside.
Synonyms:
warm
enthusiastic
robust
wholehearted
vigorous
Antonyms:
unenthusiastic
insincere
meager
weak
Ways to tell them apart:
Hardy
contains an
H
like
rugged
, helping you remember its connection to toughness and survival.
Hearty
has an
E
like
warm
, indicating its relation to warmth, friendliness, and intensity.
Remember
hard
in
hardy
to associate it with strength and resilience, while
heart
in
hearty
connects to warmth and affection.
When to use hardy:
When to use hearty:
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