heavy-duty

heavy–du·ty

adj \ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē, -ˈdyü-\

Definition of HEAVY-DUTY

1

: able or designed to withstand unusual strain <heavy–duty trucks>

2

: intensive <heavy–duty bargaining>

3

: important, prominent <heavy–duty lawyers>

First Known Use of HEAVY-DUTY

1914

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Synonyms: acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive, exquisite, fearful, fearsome, ferocious, fierce, frightful, furious, ghastly, hard, heavy, heavy-duty, hellacious, intensive, keen, profound, terrible, vehement, vicious, violent

Antonyms: light, moderate, soft

Related Words: accentuated, aggravated, concentrated, deepened; emphasized, enhanced, heightened, intensified, magnified; stressed; exhaustive, thorough; harsh, rigorous, severe

Near Antonyms: feeble, weak; shallow, superficial; moderated, qualified; alleviated, eased, lightened, toned (down); abated, decreased, diminished, lessened, reduced, subdued

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