Comparative form of hearty; more robust, enthusiastic, warm-hearted, or substantial (referring to food or laughter).
Comparative form of 'hearty' (from 'heart' + '-y' suffix), from Old English 'heorte.' The comparative form expresses greater degree of heartiness.
The jump from 'hearty' to 'heartier' reveals something interesting: 'hearty' describes both physical robustness and emotional warmth—you can eat a heartier meal or give a heartier laugh, showing how deeply the concept of 'heart' penetrates both body and personality.
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