|
Bigger or bulkier in physical size
“He was now a heavy man after years of indulging wantonly in food.”
A greater amount
(of a physical object) Comparative for possessing great weight
“Our suitcase was very heavy once we had finished packing for our trip.”
Comparative for with force
“The exuberant children delivered several heavy blows to the pinata.”
Comparative for requiring significant physical exertion
“Gardening is heavy, yet satisfying, work.”
Comparative for mentally oppressive or hard to endure
“The collapse of his business proved to be a heavy burden on his mind and spirit.”
Comparative for of substantial density
“The skies were filled ominous and heavy clouds.”
(of rain) Comparative for falling with force
“The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.”
Comparative for having a subject matter of importance
“Doc, I have a heavy matter I need to discuss with you about the future.”
Comparative for influential or powerful in rank, position, or status
“It will be a concert that brings together almost every heavy hitter in the field of modern hip-hop.”
Comparative for containing perceptible moisture
“I grew up in Florida, where it is miserably hot and heavy, and you get sweaty walking from your house to the car.”
Comparative for having a muddy or sticky consistency
“A few buckets of well-rotted compost will help to lighten heavy soil.”
Comparative for large in size, amount, or intensity
“The banks have suffered heavy losses from subsidizing state-run enterprises and bad loans.”
(of the elements) Comparative for violently disturbed or agitated
“The skipper skillfully negotiated the heavy seas until the rough weather had passed.”
Comparative for extreme in intensity
“The heavy fighting in the streets and the resulting fires destroyed much of the city.”
(of an activity) Comparative for excessive in nature
“Always a heavy drinker, she had stopped almost entirely in order to nurse James through his illness.”
(of food) Comparative for very filling or hard to digest
“Johnny's tummy was bloated after eating a very heavy dinner.”
(heavy on) Comparative for consisting of or using a lot of
“Indian food is heavy on chilies and exotic spices.”
Comparative for feeling sluggish or slow
“He was exhausted and his legs were heavy after running the marathon.”
Comparative for filled with sadness or melancholy
“It is with a heavy heart that I must now say goodbye to you.”
(of a literary work) Comparative for overly serious or difficult
“The author's latest works were dull and heavy, failing to arouse interest among readers.”
(predicative) Comparative for weighed down with something
“The crates were heavy with products due for export.”
Comparative for having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful
“The favorable conditions have produced a heavy crop of strawberries this year.”
Comparative for indelicate or coarse in appearance or manner
“Never one for preamble, Vaughn's heavy features were hawklike with concentration.”
(of sleep) Comparative for deep and complete
“After a hard day at work, he crashed into his bed and fell into a heavy sleep.”
Related Words and Phrases
|
