Pronunciation

/ˈhevi.li/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a heavy manner; to a great extent or degree. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating intensity or seriousness.

  • Example Adverb modifying a Verb: “The rain fell heavily last night.”
  • Example Adverb modifying an Adjective: “He was heavily influenced by her opinions.”
  • Example Adverb modifying another Adverb: “He spoke too heavily whispered for anyone to hear.”

Phrases

• Heavy Heartedly: With great sadness or reluctance. For example: “He left his hometown heavy-heartedly.”
• Heavily Involved: Deeply engaged or invested in something. Example: “She’s heavily involved in local charity work.”
• Heavily Pregnant: Describing a woman who is very far along in her pregnancy. Example: “She was heavily pregnant when she moved into the new house.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb with Verb: “The weightlifter lifted the barbell heavily during his workout.”
• Adverb with Adjective: “The atmosphere grew heavily oppressive before the storm.”
• Adverb with Adverb: “He sighed heavily, expressing his deep frustration.”

Synonyms

• Greatly
• Severely
• Intensely
• Profoundly
• Considerably
• Massively
• Significantly
• Thoroughly
• Extensively

Note: While ‘heavily’ is typically used as an adverb, it can also function as an adjective to describe something that has great weight or density (e.g., “a heavily laden truck”), but this usage is less common than its adverbial form.