Meaning & Definition of Heavily in English
English⟶
Heavily
/hɛvəli/
adverb
1. To a considerable degree
- "He relied heavily on others' data"
synonym:
- heavily,
- to a great extent
2. In a heavy-footed manner
- "He walked heavily up the three flights to his room"
synonym:
- heavily
3. With great force
- "She hit her arm heavily against the wall"
synonym:
- heavily
4. In a manner designed for heavy duty
- "A heavily constructed car"
- "Heavily armed"
synonym:
- heavily
5. Slowly as if burdened by much weight
- "Time hung heavy on their hands"
synonym:
- heavy,
- heavily
6. In a labored manner
- "He breathed heavily"
synonym:
- heavily
7. Indulging excessively
- "He drank heavily"
synonym:
- heavily,
- intemperately,
- hard
Examples of using
It rained heavily yesterday.
It started raining heavily.
The palace was heavily guarded.