Definition Synonyms
Definition of heavy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical weighthaving great weight
- The heavy box was hard to lift..
2.
intensityintense or powerful in effect
- The heavy rain caused flooding.
3.
effortrequiring much effort or endurance
- It was a heavy task that exhausted everyone..
4.
seriousnessserious or profound in nature
- The meeting had a heavy atmosphere..
5.
foodRare UK difficult to digestRare UK
- The meal was too heavy for dinner.
6.
weatherRare UK hot and humidRare UK
- The weather was heavy and uncomfortable.
7.
musicRare loud and intense in soundRare
- The band played heavy music.
8.
emotionRare laden with emotional weightRare
- Her heart felt heavy with sorrow.
9.
militaryRare armed or equipped with large weaponsRare
- The soldiers were heavy with gear.
Noun
1.
storyUS villain or bad character in a storyUS
- In the film, the heavy was defeated in the final scene..
2.
- The heavy checked IDs at the entrance.
3.
aviationRare US large multi-engined aircraftRare US
- The heavy landed smoothly on the runway.
4.
dramaRare UK serious or profound part in a play or movieRare UK
- He played the heavy in that famous courtroom drama..
5.
militaryRare large calibre piece of artilleryRare
- The army positioned a heavy on the hill.
6.
navyRare large fleet unit like an aircraft carrierRare
- The navy deployed a heavy to the region.
Adverb
1.
intenselyto a great degree or extent
- She was breathing heavy after the run.
2.
- It's raining heavy outside.
Images of heavy
large multi-engined aircraft 
large calibre piece of artillery 
large fleet unit like an aircraft carrier
Expressions with heavy
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air that feels dense and hard to breathe
The heavy air made it hard to breathe.
strong hit causing physical pain or damage
The boxer delivered a heavy blow to his opponent.
physically lifting heavy objects requiring strength
The movers did all the heavy lifting.
genre of rock music with loud sound
Heavy metal bands often have energetic performances.
deal with something very difficult or emotionally painful
She carries a heavy burden after the accident.
deliver a powerful hit or strike
The boxer dealt a heavy blow to his opponent's jaw.
challenging or laborious task
The project turned out to be heavy going for the new team.
clumsy or forceful approach
He handled the delicate situation with a heavy hand.
having a lot of something
The soup is heavy on salt.
serious consequences or sacrifices resulting from an action
He paid a heavy price for his mistakes.
substantial financial cost or damage
The recession took a heavy toll on small businesses.
slightly overweight or heavy
The cat is on the heavy side and needs to go on a diet.
suffer serious consequences for an action or decision
He paid a heavy price for ignoring the warnings.
endure major hardship or loss due to a choice or act
They ignored the warnings and paid a very heavy price.
feel very sad or full of sorrow
She had a heavy heart after hearing the news.
baseball player skilled at hitting far
He is the team's heavy hitter, always scoring home runs.
act as if something is much harder than it is
He made heavy weather of the simple task.
strong feeling of sadness or misery
She left with a heavy heart after the farewell.
intense and passionate, often romantically
Their relationship became hot and heavy quickly.
describes difficult or challenging experiences or problems
After his diagnosis, we all agreed: it's heavy stuff.
struggle to progress with something
He made heavy going of the project despite his experience.
act as the strict or tough person in a situation
I had to play the heavy and enforce the rules.
in a strict or oppressive manner
The manager ruled the team with a heavy hand, allowing no flexibility.
feeling deep sadness or grief
She left her hometown with a heavy heart.
Origin of heavy
Old English, hefig (heavy)
Terms with heavy included in their meaning
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clothing
heavy shoe covering foot and lower leg
tools
tool with a heavy head for striking
work
strike repeatedly using a heavy tool to drive or shape
weight
having less weight or being less heavy
measurement
measure of how heavy something is
fitness
heavy objects used for exercise
heavy rain
rain is falling very heavily and quickly
weight
make something less heavy
weight
become less heavy
urban bird
bird with a heavy body and short legs
maritime
heavy object dropped from a boat to stay in place
effort
move something heavy with effort
tools
device for lifting heavy objects, especially vehicles
hit hard
strike repeatedly with heavy blows
heavy rain
raining very heavily
raining
rain in a brief, heavy fall
military
armored combat vehicle with heavy firepower
cutting
chop using a heavy bladed tool
physical object
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
light blocking
heavy curtain that blocks light completely
sport equipment
heavy ball used in the sport of bowling
urban
city with heavy traffic and crowded streets
butcher's tool
heavy knife with a large square blade
weather
sudden heavy fall of rain
Examples of heavy in a sentence
She struggled with the heavy bag of groceries. The heavy music shook the entire venue. His heavy words left a lasting impact on everyone. The project proved to be a heavy burden on the team. Completing the marathon was a heavy challenge for the runners. The film's ending was heavy and thought-provoking.
His voice carried a heavy tone during the speech. The dessert was too heavy for my taste. Heavy foods can make you feel sluggish. The heavy air made it hard to breathe. It was a heavy day with no breeze. The heavy guitar riffs shook the venue. Fans love the heavy beats of the new album. The atmosphere in the room was heavy with tension. His voice was heavy with regret as he spoke. The tank was heavy with artillery. The convoy moved slowly, heavy with ammunition. The heavy plotted his next move. Everyone feared the heavy in the novel. The club hired a heavy to manage the rowdy crowd. A heavy stood by the door, ensuring no troublemakers entered. A heavy requires a longer runway for takeoff. The airport can accommodate several heavies at once. The actor was praised for his role as the heavy. She auditioned for the heavy in the new drama. The soldiers loaded the heavy for the mission. A heavy was transported to the battlefield. A heavy was stationed near the coast for security. The fleet's heavy was undergoing maintenance at the dock. He laughed heavy at the comedian's joke. The rain fell heavy during the storm. The traffic was heavy jammed this morning. She laughed heavy at the joke.
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- French:lourd, méchant, ...
- German:schwer, Bösewicht, ...
- Italian:pesante, cattivo, ...
- Spanish:pesado, malo, ...
- Portuguese:pesado, malvado, ...
- Chinese:沉重的, 反派, ...
- Japanese:重い, 悪役, ...
- Arabic:ثَقِيل, الشرير, ...
- Hebrew:כָּבֵד, נָבָל, ...
- Russian:тяжёлый, злодей, ...
- Ukrainian:важкий, лиходій, ...
- Hindi:भारी, खलनायक, ...
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