Main Entry:

weighty

Pronunciation:

\ˈwā-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

weight·i·er; weight·i·est

Date:

15th century

1 a: of much importance or consequence : momentous <a weighty problem> b: solemn2 a: weighing a considerable amount b: heavy in proportion to its bulk <weighty metal>3: powerful, telling <weighty arguments>

synonyms see heavy

— weight·i·ly \ˈwā-tə-lē\ adverb

— weight·i·ness \ˈwā-tē-nəs\ noun