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heavier

/ˈhɛvɪə/ /ˈhɛviɚ/

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(of a physical object) Having great weight.

Examples :

""This box is heavier than that one, so I need help lifting it." "

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(of a topic) Serious, somber.

Examples :

"After the lighthearted morning announcements, the principal introduced a much heavier topic: the school's recent budget cuts. "

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Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.

Examples :

"heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc."

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Examples :

"This film is heavy."

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(late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.

Examples :

"The Moody Blues are, like, heavy."

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(of a rate of flow) High, great.

Examples :

"During rush hour, traffic has a heavier flow than in the middle of the day. "

amount frequency

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Examples :

"Come heavy, or not at all."

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Louder, more distorted.

Examples :

"Metal is heavier than swing."

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(of weather) Hot and humid.

Examples :

""The air feels heavier today, making it hard to breathe outside." "

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(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.

Examples :

"He was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker – certainly not an ideal husband."

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(of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.

Examples :

"Cheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising."

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Of great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense.

Examples :

"it was a heavy storm; a heavy slumber in bed; a heavy punch"

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Laden to a great extent.

Examples :

"his eyes were heavy with sleep; she was heavy with child"

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Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc.

Examples :

""After failing the exam, Sarah felt heavier with disappointment." "

mass physics sensation condition

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Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid.

Examples :

"a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, etc."

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Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey.

Examples :

"a heavy road; a heavy soil"

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Not raised or leavened.

Examples :

"heavy bread"

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(of wines or spirits) Having much body or strength.

Examples :

""He prefers heavier red wines with his steak because they complement the rich flavor." "

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With child; pregnant.

Examples :

"She was heavier than she had been last month, and excited to share her news. "

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Containing one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one

Examples :

"The water sample from the nuclear plant was found to contain heavier hydrogen isotopes. "

chemistry physics element compound substance

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(petroleum) with high viscosity

Examples :

"The mechanic needed a special tool to work with the heavier oil used in the older engine. "

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