Word: Heavy

Pronunciation

/ˈhevi/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having great weight; difficult to lift or move due to its mass. For example: “The box was too heavy for her to carry alone.”

  • Adjective (figurative): Serious or profound in nature; having significant emotional weight or impact. Example: “The news had a heavy effect on her mood.”

  • Adjective (music): Relating to a style characterized by powerful rhythms and loud sound, especially in rock music. Example: “Their new album has a really heavy sound.”

  • Adjective (weather): Of rain, snow, or other precipitation that falls abundantly and with force. Example: “Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the area.”

Phrases

• “Heavy hitter”: Someone who is influential or very successful in their field.
• “Heavy lifting”: Difficult or demanding work, often metaphorical. Example: “The real heavy lifting in this project will be done by the research team.”
• “Heavy heart”: Feeling a deep sadness or sorrow. Example: “She left with a heavy heart knowing she might never return.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective (weight): “The furniture was so heavy that it required three men to move it.”
• Adjective (figurative): “After the breakup, he felt weighed down by heavy thoughts and emotions.”
• Adjective (music): “Their band is known for playing heavy metal music.”
• Adjective (weather): “We decided to cancel the picnic because of the forecast of heavy rain.”

Synonyms

• Weighty
• Dense
• Massive
• Solid
• Burdensome (in a figurative sense)
• Intense (in a musical or emotional sense)
• Hefty
• Grievous (for emotional weight)