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/ˈhɛvi/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Of great weight; difficult to lift or move.
The box was too heavy for me to carry alone.
Measuring a large amount or degree; intense.
There was heavy traffic on the way to the airport.
Filled with or laden with something.
The tree branches were heavy with ripe fruit.
Having a dull, thick, or solid quality.
The soup was too heavy with cream for my taste.
Serious, grave, or burdensome in nature.
He had a heavy heart after hearing the news.
Etymology
Old English 'heafi', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hevig' and German 'heftig'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heavy rain
Rain that falls in significant amounts.
heavy metal
A genre of rock music characterized by loud, aggressive sounds.
heavy heart
Feeling sad or burdened emotionally.
heavy lifting
Difficult or strenuous work or effort.
heavy traffic
A situation where many vehicles are on the road, causing delays.
Related Words
weight
The measure of how heavy something is.
load
The amount of weight carried by a vehicle or contained in something.
burden
A heavy load or responsibility.
Slang Meanings
Significant or intense.
That concert was heavy, I can't stop thinking about it.
Cool or impressive.
Check out that heavy new truck!
Emotional or serious.
That movie was heavy, it made me cry.