heavier Meaning & Definition
What Does Heavier Mean?
Heavier is used as an adjective meaning comparative form of heavy: more heavy.
Heavier: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛviɚ/ |
| Synonyms | swear and sweer |
| Antonyms | light |
Heavier Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of heavy: more heavy
Adjective
- (of a physical object) Having great weight.
- (of a topic) Serious, somber.
- Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.
heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc.
- Good.
This film is heavy.
- (late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.
The Moody Blues are, like, heavy.
- (of a rate of flow) High, great.
- Armed.
Come heavy, or not at all.
- Louder, more distorted.
Metal is heavier than swing.
- (of weather) Hot and humid.
- (of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
He was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker – certainly not an ideal husband.
- (of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.
Cheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising.
- Of great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense.
it was a heavy storm; a heavy slumber in bed; a heavy punch
- Laden to a great extent.
his eyes were heavy with sleep; she was heavy with child
- Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc.
- Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid.
a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, etc.
- Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey.
a heavy road; a heavy soil
- Not raised or leavened.
heavy bread
- (of wines or spirits) Having much body or strength.
- With child; pregnant.
- Containing one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one
- (petroleum) with high viscosity
Synonyms of Heavier
Heavier synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Heavier
Heavier in a Sentence
heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc.
This film is heavy.
The Moody Blues are, like, heavy.
Come heavy, or not at all.
Metal is heavier than swing.
He was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker – certainly not an ideal husband.
Cheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising.
it was a heavy storm; a heavy slumber in bed; a heavy punch
his eyes were heavy with sleep; she was heavy with child
a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, etc.
a heavy road; a heavy soil
heavy bread
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Heavier
Quick Answers About Heavier
What part of speech is heavier?
Heavier is an adjective.
What is another word for heavier?
You can replace heavier with words such as swear and sweer. See the full list of heavier synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of heavier?
The opposite of heavier is light.