Heftiness

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛftiˈnɛs/

Heftiness (noun)

  1. The quality of being heavy, with a noticeable amount of weight.
  2. The quality of being large and solid, so it feels strong or substantial.
  3. The quality of being great in amount or importance, not just small or light.

Examples

  • The heftiness of the box made it hard to lift.
  • Its heftiness slowed my steps as I carried it.