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weighty Synonyms

Another word for weighty

Choosing another word for weighty depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of great seriousness, consequence, or importance.

Usage Example

"The committee gathered to deliberate on the momentous constitutional questions before them."

Strongest
momentous
serious
grave
Strong
significant
consequential
important
pressing
profound

• adjective (Context 2)

Weighing a great deal; physically heavy or massive.

Usage Example

"She placed the heavy reference volume carefully onto the wooden desk."

Strongest
heavy
hefty
Strong
ponderous
massive
bulky
substantial
leaden

• adjective (Context 3)

Carrying strong authority, influence, or persuasive power.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney presented several authoritative arguments that persuaded the jury."

Strongest
authoritative
Strong
influential
compelling
cogent
persuasive
convincing
forceful

Opposites of weighty

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

light
trivial
lightweight
insignificant
inconsequential
weak
unimportant
flimsy
See all opposites of weighty

• Nearby Words

weightlessness
weightlifter
weightlifting
weighty
weimar
weir
weird

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