Dictionary entry

Heartily

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Heart″i‐ly (härt″ĭ‐ly̆), adv. [From Hearty.] 1. From the heart; with all the heart; with sincerity.

I heartily forgive them. Shak.

2. With zeal; actively; vigorously; willingly; cordially; as, he heartily assisted the prince.

To eat heartily, to eat freely and with relish. Addison.

Syn. — Sincerely; cordially; zealously; vigorously; actively; warmly; eagerly; ardently; earnestly.