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heaviness

The word “heaviness” has 3 syllables: heav-i-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛvinəs/

What is synonym and antonym for heaviness?

In the thesaurus, “heaviness” has 23 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heaviness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heaviness

Antonyms for heaviness

  • airiness
  • delicacy
  • ethereality
  • etherealness
  • flimsiness
  • fluffiness
  • insubstantiality
  • lightness
  • slightness
  • thinness
  • weightlessness

Meanings of heaviness

  • noun
    1. The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.
    2. Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits.
    3. Drowsiness.

Example Sentences

  • The heaviness in the air made it hard to breathe.
  • She felt a deep heaviness in her heart after hearing the news.
  • The heaviness of the box surprised him when he tried to lift it.
  • There was a strange heaviness in his voice during the conversation.
  • The storm brought a heaviness that lingered throughout the night.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heaviness, such as: airiness, avoirdupois, bulk, bulkiness, cumbersomeness, deadweight, delicacy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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