heartily
/ˈhɑːtɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrtɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-tə-lē/ (ame, mw)
heartily — adverb
1. to do something with obvious pleasure, real energy, and enthusiasm — for example
to do something with obvious pleasure, real energy, and enthusiasm — for example, laughing loudly at a joke, eating a meal with a good appetite, or clapping with genuine excitement.
When Grandpa told the fishing story for the tenth time, everyone laughed heartily.
collocation: laugh heartily
After the long hike through the mountains, the children ate heartily and drank plenty of water.
collocation: eat heartily — with a good appetite
The audience clapped heartily when the pianist finished the final piece.
Wei-Lin sang heartily along with every song on the car radio during the trip.
- enthusiastically
similar energy but wider use — can describe intellectual or emotional support, not just physical actions
- vigorously
emphasizes physical strength and force, not necessarily pleasure
- with gusto
very similar in meaning; slightly more informal and dramatic
- half-heartedly
without energy or real interest
用法筆記
Commonly combines with verbs describing physical or vocal expression of feeling: laugh, eat, sing, clap, shake hands, hug.
常見錯誤
2. to a very great degree; used with verbs like 'agree', 'approve', and phrases lik
to a very great degree; used with verbs like 'agree', 'approve', and phrases like 'sick of', 'tired of' to show that a feeling or opinion is very strong and sincere.
I heartily agree with the new recycling policy in our office building.
collocation: heartily agree with [something]
By Thursday, Sofia was heartily sick of eating sandwiches for lunch every day.
collocation: heartily sick of [something] — expressing strong annoyance
The residents heartily approved the plan to add more trees and benches to the park.
After three days of non-stop rain, Tomás was heartily tired of staying indoors.
- wholeheartedly
more formal; emphasizes total sincerity and commitment, often with actions, not just feelings
- thoroughly
similar intensity but wider range — can modify adjectives like 'thoroughly enjoyable' or 'thoroughly confused'
- completely
more neutral and widely used; less emotional intensity than heartily
用法筆記
Only used with a limited set of verbs and adjectives that express opinions or feelings. NOT used with neutral physical actions (*heartily walked, *heartily wrote). 'Heartily sick/tired of' is a fixed expression common in informal contexts.