Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heaviness

noun
/ˈhɛv.i.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being heavy; the state of having weight or mass.
Examples
  • The heaviness of the box made it challenging to carry up the stairs.
  • She felt the heaviness of grief after her friend’s passing.
  • The heaviness in the air signaled an approaching storm.
Meaning
Heaviness refers to the property of an object that makes it difficult to lift or move due to its weight. It can also describe emotional weight, such as feelings of sadness or burden.
Synonyms
  • Weight
  • Burden
  • Mass
  • Density
  • Load