heaviness

[ˈhevɪnəs]

heaviness Definition

  • 1the quality of being heavy in weight
  • 2the quality of being oppressive or burdensome
  • 3the quality of being dull or uninteresting

Using heaviness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heaviness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The heaviness of the box made it difficult to carry.

  • Example

    The heaviness of the workload was overwhelming.

  • Example

    The heaviness of the atmosphere made it hard to breathe.

  • Example

    The heaviness of the subject matter made the lecture boring.

heaviness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heaviness

Antonyms for heaviness

Phrases with heaviness

  • a feeling of sadness or grief

    Example

    She felt a heaviness of heart after hearing the news.

  • heaviness of eyelids

    a feeling of tiredness or sleepiness

    Example

    The medication caused a heaviness of eyelids.

  • a feeling of tension or unease

    Example

    There was a heaviness in the air as they waited for the test results.

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Summary: heaviness in Brief

The term 'heaviness' [ˈhevɪnəs] refers to the quality of being heavy in weight, oppressive or burdensome, or dull and uninteresting. It can describe physical objects like boxes or the atmosphere, as well as abstract concepts like workloads or subject matter. Phrases like 'heaviness of heart' and 'heaviness of eyelids' denote feelings of sadness or tiredness, while 'heaviness in the air' implies tension or unease.

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