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Synonyms for hefty

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Synonyms for hefty

having a relatively great weight

having a large body, especially in girth

conveying great physical force

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Synonyms for hefty

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight

of considerable weight and size

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large in amount or extent or degree

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