Meaning

• Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

  "He can throw a hefty punch."

• Strong; bulky.

  "They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs."

• (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.

  "He was a tall, hefty man."

• Heavy, weighing a lot.

  "She carries a hefty backpack full of books."

• (of a number or amount) Large.

  "That's going to cost you a hefty sum."