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heftily Synonyms

Another word for heftily

Choosing another word for heftily depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a great degree, amount, or extent; substantially or considerably (especially regarding financial costs, investments, or taxes).

Usage Example

"The municipal government invested heavily in renewable energy infrastructure over the past decade."

Strongest
heavily
substantially
Strong
considerably
sizeably
generously
handsomely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a physically heavy, forceful, or muscular manner; with great weight, bulk, or strength.

Usage Example

"The heavily built lineman easily held his ground against the opposing team's defense."

Strongest
heavily
Strong
powerfully
stoutly
solidly
massively
Weak
sturdy

Opposites of heftily

The opposite of heftily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lightly
weakly
slightly
feebly
meagerly
delicately
modestly
slenderly
See all opposites of heftily

• Nearby Words

heeled
heeler
heft
heftily
heftiness
hefty
heh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heftily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heftily
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