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Definition of heavily

heavily

/ˈhɛv.ə.li/
heav · i · ly
Adjective:heavy
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• adverb

1

To a great degree, in large amounts, or with great intensity.

Example

"The regional economy relies heavily on agriculture and renewable energy."

2

With great physical weight, force, or awkward slowness.

Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, he dropped his backpack and sank heavily into the armchair."

3

In a slow, labored, or sorrowful manner, indicating weariness or emotional burden.

Example

"She sighed heavily as she read through the difficult news in the letter."

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• Rhymes for heavily

• Nearby Words

heavens
heavenward
heaves
heavily
heaviness
heaving
heavy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hefiglice, formed from hefig ('heavy') + -lice ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heavily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heavily
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