adj

weighty

WAY-tee

Weighty (adj) means Very heavy. Example: “He struggled to lift the weighty crate onto the truck.”

adj

Very heavy.

"He struggled to lift the weighty crate onto the truck."

Serious and important, especially involving difficult decisions.

"The committee had to consider some weighty questions about the company's future."

How to use weighty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysically heavy, or figuratively serious and significant.

Common pairings

weighty matter weighty decision weighty issue

weightier comparative, weightiest superlative

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From Middle English weighti, formed from weight plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “weighty” mean?

The word “weighty” means very heavy. In plain terms, physically heavy, or figuratively serious and significant.

How do you pronounce “weighty”?

“Weighty” is pronounced WAY-tee (/ˈweɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “weighty” in a sentence?

Here is “weighty” used in a sentence: “He struggled to lift the weighty crate onto the truck.”

What part of speech is “weighty”?

“Weighty” is an adjective.

Where does the word “weighty” come from?

The word “weighty” comes from Middle English. From Middle English weighti, formed from weight plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

How many meanings does “weighty” have?

“Weighty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very heavy.