(of a physical object) Possessing great weight
(of people or animals) Overweight or fat
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(of a physical object) Possessing great weight
“Our suitcase was very heavy once we had finished packing for our trip.”
(of people or animals) Overweight or fat
“He was now a heavy man after years of indulging wantonly in food.”
With force
“The exuberant children delivered several heavy blows to the pinata.”
Requiring significant physical exertion
“Gardening is heavy, yet satisfying, work.”
Mentally oppressive or hard to endure
“The collapse of his business proved to be a heavy burden on his mind and spirit.”
Of substantial density
“The skies were filled ominous and heavy clouds.”
(of rain) Falling with force
“The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.”
Having a subject matter of importance
“Doc, I have a heavy matter I need to discuss with you about the future.”
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.”
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.”
Having a muddy or sticky consistency
“A few buckets of well-rotted compost will help to lighten heavy soil.”
Large in size, amount, or intensity
“The banks have suffered heavy losses from subsidizing state-run enterprises and bad loans.”
(of the elements) Violently disturbed or agitated
“The skipper skillfully negotiated the heavy seas until the rough weather had passed.”
Extreme in intensity
“The heavy fighting in the streets and the resulting fires destroyed much of the city.”
(of an activity) Excessive in nature
“Always a heavy drinker, she had stopped almost entirely in order to nurse James through his illness.”
(of food) Very filling or hard to digest
“Johnny's tummy was bloated after eating a very heavy dinner.”
(heavy on) Consisting of or using a lot of
“Indian food is heavy on chilies and exotic spices.”
Feeling sluggish or slow
“He was exhausted and his legs were heavy after running the marathon.”
Filled with sadness or melancholy
“It is with a heavy heart that I must now say goodbye to you.”
(of a literary work) Overly serious or difficult
“The author's latest works were dull and heavy, failing to arouse interest among readers.”
(predicative) Weighed down with something
“The crates were heavy with products due for export.”
Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful
“The favorable conditions have produced a heavy crop of strawberries this year.”
Indelicate or coarse in appearance or manner
“Never one for preamble, Vaughn's heavy features were hawklike with concentration.”
(of sleep) Deep and complete
“After a hard day at work, he crashed into his bed and fell into a heavy sleep.”
Lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality
Harsh, oppressive, and difficult to bear or endure
Carrying developing offspring within the body
Easily or readily leading to satiety when eaten
Awkward or uncoordinated in movement or in handling things
Strong, full and heavy, literally or figuratively
Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Significant in degree of importance or urgency
Most prominent in rank, importance, or position
(typography) Of a kind of typeface having dark, heavy strokes, used especially for emphasis
Remarkable or amazing, typically in a good way
Relating to or involving the gratification of one's pleasure-seeking senses and desires
Tending to induce sleep
Having a dense or semi-solid consistency
Notable, worthy of attention
Crowded or packed closely together
Arousing, experiencing, or expressive of intense sorrow or longing
Overly excessive, burdensome, or overly sentimental
(of a sound) Tending to resonate, echo or reverberate
Difficult to digest or unpleasant in taste, texture, or composition
Dangerous or perilous in nature
Capable of withstanding great physical force
Dull, sluggish, or ugly
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