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heavy

The word “heavy” has 2 syllables: heav-y

It's pronounced as /ˈhev.i/

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In the thesaurus, “heavy” has 532 synonyms and 221 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for heavy

Antonyms for heavy

Meanings of heavy

  • noun
    1. A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
    2. A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
    3. A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.).
  • verb
    1. (often with "up") To make heavier.
    2. To sadden.
    3. To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.
  • adjective
    1. (of a physical object) Having great weight.
    2. (of a topic) Serious, somber.
    3. Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.
    4. Good.
    5. (late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.
    6. (of a rate of flow) High, great.
    7. Armed.
    8. Louder, more distorted.
    9. (of weather) Hot and humid.
    10. (of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
    11. (of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.
    12. Of great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense.
    13. Laden to a great extent.
    14. Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc.
    15. Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid.
    16. Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey.
    17. Not raised or leavened.
    18. (of wines or spirits) Having much body or strength.
    19. With child; pregnant.
    20. Containing one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one.
    21. (petroleum) with high viscosity.
    22. Having the heaves.
  • adverb
    1. In a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely.
    2. To a great degree; greatly.
    3. Very.

Example Sentences

  • The box was too heavy for one person to lift alone.
  • A heavy rainstorm flooded the streets overnight.
  • She carried a heavy backpack during the long hike.
  • The discussion created a heavy silence in the room.
  • Traffic was especially heavy during the holiday weekend.

On this page you'll find 753 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heavy, such as: Augean, Mickey Mouse, VIP, abated, able, aborting, absorbing.

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