noun
heaviness
HEH-vih-nuhs
Heaviness (noun) means the quality of being heavy; weight. Example: “The heaviness of the suitcase surprised her.”
noun
1
The quality of being heavy; weight.
"The heaviness of the suitcase surprised her."
"This figure, immobile and static in his heaviness, was assumed to be deeply asleep and therefore to introduce a note of humorous anecdotality to what should have been a tragic scene."
— Lewis Johnson, Mobility and Fantasy in Visual Culture (2014)
2
A feeling of sadness or low spirits.
"A heaviness settled over the room after the announcement."
How to use heaviness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysical weight, or a heavy, sad feeling in the mood or atmosphere.
Common pairings
a sense of heaviness
the heaviness of the load
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Word forms
- Plural
- heavinesses
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Etymology
From "heavy" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for heaviness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “heaviness” mean?
The word “heaviness” means the quality of being heavy; weight. In plain terms, physical weight, or a heavy, sad feeling in the mood or atmosphere.
How do you pronounce “heaviness”?
“Heaviness” is pronounced HEH-vih-nuhs (/ˈhɛvɪnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “heaviness” in a sentence?
Here is “heaviness” used in a sentence: “The heaviness of the suitcase surprised her.”
What part of speech is “heaviness”?
“Heaviness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “heaviness” have?
“Heaviness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being heavy; weight.
