B2adjectiveinformalmoney
US/ˈhef.ti/
UK/ˈhef.ti/
large in amount or size; also big and heavy
In context
He had to pay a hefty fine for parking on the pavement.
Breaking the contract early comes with a hefty fee.
The book is pretty hefty, it's over a thousand pages.
Words that go with hefty
adjective + noun
- hefty fineLittering can get you a hefty fine.
- hefty priceThe new car comes with a hefty price tag.
- hefty billWe got a hefty bill for the repairs.
- hefty feeThe school charges a hefty fee.
adverb + adjective
- pretty heftyRent here is pretty hefty.