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Heavy, weighing a great deal
“I admit that I proceeded with a heavy heart to read this weighty tome, but confess that I found each chapter pleasantly surprising.”
Having an excess of body mass or fat
“The prince was an ungainly-looking gentleman, considerably over six feet tall, rather fat and weighty.”
Of great consequence, importance, or significance
“He cocked his head and looked at Milford as if he expected a weighty decision concerning an important matter.”
Having, or expressing, great seriousness or solemnity
“Sir, I just wanted to get your guidance on this because this is really a weighty issue.”
Imposing a difficult or serious burden on someone
“Generally, the Federal Trade Commission is given the weighty responsibility of keeping competition in the marketplace free and fair.”
Having a serious demeanor
“At the entrance was a security guard with a weighty look on his face.”
Influential or powerful in rank, position, or status
“Later on, he became a weighty figure in textile circles and acted as the Crown's representative in France in 1605.”
(of an argument) Strongly compelling, cogent or persuasive in nature
“The logic of these and analogous cases, however, should provide a weighty argument for such a conclusion.”
Possessing great force, power or effectiveness
“These flimsy delusions will be dissipated by the weighty blast of truth.”
Harsh, oppressive, and difficult to bear or endure
Representing the primary, or most important, aspect of something
Full of substance or interest
Pregnant with child or young
Of, characterized by, or consisting of (incontrovertible) facts
Full of meaning or significance
(typography) Of a kind of typeface having dark, heavy strokes, used especially for emphasis
Characterized by an atmosphere or expression lacking in cheer
Worthy of being remarked or noticed
Intended for, or likely to be understood by, only a small number of people
Boring or severely lacking in interest
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong
Showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness of something
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