HEAVINESS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

heaviness

noun

Definition of heaviness

as in weight

the amount that something weighs the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material

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as in ponderousness

the state or quality of being heavy the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness

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Recent Examples of heaviness The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 In addition to chronic pain, heaviness and bruising, Su says patients can also experience swelling, decreased mobility and increasing difficulty with everyday activities as the disease progresses. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The overly matchy look combined with the heaviness of the red-toned stain on cherry wood looks tired and falls flat design-wise. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 The idea is that as an operator mimes picking up a pile of rocks, the arm would generate a force in response, as if the operator could feel the heaviness of the rocks, confirming that the excavator is indeed picking them up. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026 Plus, its lightweight texture layers seamlessly without adding heaviness—an especially important consideration for mature skin, where too much product can emphasize texture. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Terry was especially good at delivering remarks that balanced the heaviness of the day with a message of resilience and hope, Vaught said. — Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 There is a heaviness and sorrow to that wise, ingenious goddess that obscured the character’s power and playfulness—a choice made by Nolan, no doubt to emphasize his dark themes. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness

Noun

Some look at a 69-68 record and disagree, but Crane’s is the only opinion that carries any weight.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Intermittent fasting is a popular dietary approach that many people follow to manage their weight.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.

— Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025

Definition of weightiness

Noun

In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
This is hidden beneath the leather, adding extra protection without any visible bulk.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.

— Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.

— John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017

Definition of avoirdupois

Noun

Mourinho, known for structure and defensive solidity, aims to build a compact team around stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, though Jude Bellingham's role in this system remains a question.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
After the equalizer, Wilder Cartagena entered to add defensive solidity alongside Luis Otávio in midfield.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

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