Heavily

/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a great degree; in a serious or severe manner.

The rain fell heavily, causing floods in the streets.

In a way that involves a lot of weight or pressure.

He breathed heavily after running up the stairs.

With a strong intensity or force.

She was heavily criticized for her decision.

In a manner that indicates a significant amount.

The industry is heavily regulated by government standards.

In a way that suggests great emotional weight or gravity.

He sighed heavily, feeling the burden of his responsibilities.

From Middle English hevyli, hevy + -ly.

heavily armed

Equipped with a lot of weapons.

heavily laden

Carrying a lot of weight or burden.

heavily invested

Having put a lot of resources into something.

heavily populated

Having a large number of inhabitants or people.

heavy

Of great weight.

weighty

Heavy; of considerable weight or significance.

burdensome

Causing difficulty or hardship.

To a large extent, often used to exaggerate.

I’m heavily into gaming lately.

Doing something excessively.

He was heavily partying last weekend.