What is the meaning of hefty?

Of a person. ( possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful)
- usage: "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"
- synonyms: brawny, muscular, powerful, sinewy
Of considerable weight and size.
- usage: "a hefty dictionary"
Large in amount or extent or degree.
- usage: "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
- synonyms: goodly, goodish, healthy, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy

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