weighty

weighty

adj \ˈwā-tē\

weight·i·erweight·i·est

Definition of WEIGHTY

1

a : of much importance or consequence : momentous <a weighty problem> b : solemn

2

a : weighing a considerable amount b : heavy in proportion to its bulk <weighty metal>

3

: powerful, telling <weighty arguments>

— weight·i·ly \ˈwā-tə-lē\ adverb

— weight·i·ness \ˈwā-tē-nəs\ noun

Examples of WEIGHTY

1. She grabbed a weighty book off the shelf.
2. The film deals with some weighty issues.
3. Those are weighty arguments in your favor.
4. He was a weighty figure in the art world.

First Known Use of WEIGHTY

15th century

Related to WEIGHTY

Synonyms: grave, heavy, serious

Antonyms: light, unserious

Related Words: big, consequential, eventful, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, portentous, significant, solid, substantial

Near Antonyms: frivolous, insignificant, lite, little, Mickey Mouse, minor, silly, slight, small, trivial, unimportant

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Rhymes with WEIGHTY

eighty, Leyte, matey, platy, slaty