Heaviness

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvɪnˈɛs/

Heaviness (noun)

  1. The quality of being heavy, so something feels hard to lift or move.
  2. A feeling of sadness or seriousness that makes the air seem heavy.
  3. The strength of an effect, especially when it feels too much or hard to handle.

Examples

  • The heaviness of the box makes it hard to lift.
  • I felt the heaviness in my arms after carrying it.