HEARTILY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With gusto and without reservation

Example:

the boy threw himself heartily into his work

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

hearty (without reservation)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a hearty manner

Example:

We welcomed her warmly

Synonyms:

cordially; heartily; warmly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

hearty (showing warm and heartfelt friendliness)

Credits

Context examples:

“Ah, Mr. Holmes,” said he, heartily, as my friend entered, “I am delighted to see you.”

(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

"Poor little thing! It was hard upon her when she tried so heartily to please me. She was wrong, of course, but then she was young. I must be patient and teach her."

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

“That is capital,” added her sister, and they both laughed heartily.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

Mrs. Jennings asked her, as soon as she appeared, if she had not been to Allenham; and Mrs. Palmer laughed so heartily at the question, as to show she understood it.

(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)

His hand went out to mine, and as I shook it heartily I could have sworn I saw the mocking devil shine up for a moment in his eyes.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

“I am sure I am very much obliged to you,” cried Jim, heartily.

(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“And so say I,” cried Felton, heartily.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

And he began to laugh again, and that so heartily, that though I did not see the joke as he did, I was again obliged to join him in his mirth.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

“It is, indeed!” said I heartily.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

She did most heartily grieve over the idleness of her childhood—and sat down and practised vigorously an hour and a half.