hearty handshake
Firm, warm greeting
A hearty handshake is a firm, vigorous grip exchanged as greeting or agreement, conveying warmth, sincerity, or enthusiasm.
The phrase often appears in contexts emphasizing genuine connection or old-fashioned cordiality: He welcomed me with a hearty handshake and a slap on the back.
It can also sound performative or clichéd, suggesting salesmanship or forced friendliness.
- firmSolid or resolute
- firm gripSecure manual hold
- gripSecure manual hold
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
warm welcome · greeting · meet and greet · clasp · palm · squeeze · friendly · old friends · vigorous · strong · introduction · first impression · meeting · job interview · trustworthy · businessman · deal · agreement
hearty handshakecold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
snub · brush-off · icy stare · turned back · dismissive wave
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