heavy
heavy Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Of great weight; difficult to lift or move.
"The movers struggled to carry the heavy oak wardrobe up the narrow stairs."
Of great amount, quantity, force, or intensity, exceeding what is usual.
"Commuters experienced long delays due to heavy rain and dense morning traffic."
Mentally or emotionally oppressive, serious, somber, or difficult to endure.
"An atmosphere of heavy silence fell over the auditorium as the results were announced."
Of great density, thickness, or coarseness in texture or build.
"She wore a heavy wool coat to protect herself against the freezing mountain wind."
Rich, dense, and filling, or difficult to digest (of food or a meal).
"After such a heavy dinner of roast beef and pudding, nobody felt like taking a brisk walk."
• adverb
In a ponderous, burdensome, or oppressive manner; heavily (chiefly used in phrases like 'weigh heavy' or 'hang heavy').
"The responsibility of leading the expedition weighed heavy on her mind."
• noun
A large, strong person hired to provide protection or intimidate others; a bodyguard or enforcer.
"Two burly heavies stood at the entrance of the private club to check the guest list."
A villainous, dignified, or tragic role in a theatrical play or film, or an actor who specializes in playing such parts.
"Throughout his long cinema career, the veteran actor was frequently cast as the menacing heavy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'hefig', derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*hafja-', meaning 'having weight' or 'hard to lift', which is directly related to the verb 'heave'.