Heavy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛviː/

Heavy (adjective)

  1. Having a lot of weight; difficult to lift or move.
  2. Describing rain that falls in large amounts and with strong force.
  3. Describing a situation that is serious or difficult to deal with.

Examples

  • The box is too heavy to lift alone.
  • This suitcase feels heavy after packing.

Common collocations: heavy load, heavy object, heavy rainfall, heavy downpour, heavy atmosphere

Synonyms of Heavy

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Heavy

  • describing weight or burden