hale and hearty adjective2 •In a state of robust good health.Now, at almost 90, he is hale and hearty, full of recollections, and retains a keen interest in life—a truly remarkable character and a great gentleman of the footplate. — 1959 •Conducive to robust good health.This is a hale and hearty dish, filled with beef, potatoes and carrots. formsmore hale and hearty · most hale and hearty