noun

heaviness

HEH-vih-nuhs

Heaviness (noun) means the quality of being heavy; weight. Example: “The heaviness of the suitcase surprised her.”

noun

The quality of being heavy; weight.

"The heaviness of the suitcase surprised her."

A feeling of sadness or low spirits.

"A heaviness settled over the room after the announcement."

How to use heaviness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysical weight, or a heavy, sad feeling in the mood or atmosphere.

Common pairings

a sense of heaviness the heaviness of the load

heavinesses plural

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The _____ of the suitcase surprised her.

From "heavy" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

thickness weightiness onerousness ponderousness burdensomeness oppressiveness

weight density gravity width thickness seriousness burdensomeness onerousness

business ugliness laziness holiness happiness craziness weariness readiness emptiness manliness dizziness tardiness

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.

weight density gravity width thickness seriousness burdensomeness onerousness