noun

heaviness

HEH-vih-nuhs

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."

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