heartily
UK: ˈhɑːtɪli | US: ˈhɑːrtɪli
adv. in a warm, enthusiastic, or sincere manner
adv. with gusto or vigor
adv. (archaic) with a full heart; deeply
The word "heartily" derives from the Old English "heortlīce," combining "heorte" (heart) and the adverbial suffix "-līce" (equivalent to modern "-ly"). The root "heart" originally referred to the physical organ but evolved metaphorically to represent courage, emotion, and sincerity. The suffix "-ly" transforms adjectives/adverbs into manner adverbs. Over time, "heartily" came to describe actions done with wholehearted enthusiasm or genuine warmth, reflecting the heart's symbolic association with earnestness.
She laughed heartily at his joke.
They heartily approved of the new proposal.
After the hike, they ate heartily around the campfire.
He thanked his team heartily for their hard work.
(Archaic) She loved him heartily, without reservation.