Vocabulary
Hefty
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
large and heavy.
Urdu meaning
بھاری، طاقتور، زبردست
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- `Though debt servicing costs remain hefty, the government`s efforts to expand revenue and benign inflation are hastening the pace of fiscal consolidation,` S&P said.
- Most new schemes are in Lahore, and this time there is a hefty allocation of Rs109bn for the establishment of a medical district in Lahore, which the government call its flagship initiative.
- The government also put off, yet again, the restructuring of defence pensions, which have been consuming a hefty portion of the state`s budget.
- Related to this is the hefty increase suggested in primary surplus from 1pc to 1.6pc of GDP in order to ensure sustainable debt servicing and bring down the debt-to-GDP ratio from 77.6pc to 75.6pc in FY26.
- With hefty budgets and international branding, these actors command the attention of both policymakers and bureaucrats.
Synonyms
burly, heavy, sturdy, strapping, bulky, brawny, husky, strong, muscular
Antonyms
slight, gaunt, light
Curator example
“a hefty young chap”
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