HEAVILY Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

heavily

adverb

ˈhe-və-lē

Definition of heavily

as in extremely

to a great degree heavily spiced sausage the family was heavily in debt

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Recent Examples of heavily China is also investing heavily in airborne early-warning aircraft, data links, and networked warfare capabilities that could allow the J-20 to operate as part of a wider sensor network. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Among them were a former rural mayor, an ex-police commander, a bar owner, a rancher, a fireman and various entrepreneurs associated with mining and construction, industries heavily subject to extortion demands. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 This is particularly true for warmer months when hot sun and weather more heavily impact the health of your plants. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heavily

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Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Here’s an outpost of a chain with some extremely personal, local touches.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

Only about half of employees in his research rated leaders highly in demonstrating care.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
After what Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self believes was a highly successful two-month summer set of workouts, the 14 Jayhawk players on the 2026-27 roster have headed to their hometowns for a month-long breather.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Unfortunately, decisions aren’t terribly effective today and according to Gartner 72% of executives say that bad decisions are as prevalent as good ones.

— Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Given that humans at OpenAI had decided to turn off some safeguards for the test, some have argued the outcome should not have been terribly surprising.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Veejay is a great model and sells Naheim’s and Jeffrey’s outfits, which are both really fashionable and exciting; Jeffrey’s burgundy suit is very femme-fatale Ursula.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Moore has earned the praise after having a very strong spring.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

This in addition to an incredibly massive health data and tracking software and app market, which has grown significantly since the early days of the smartphone.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
That’s only a 30% drop from its first weekend, an incredibly modest slide for a blockbuster.

— Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

When planning rules protect views rather than families, something has gone badly wrong.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Mohammad Taj, who travelled to Delhi from neighboring Haryana state, and whose face was badly bruised in the Monday crackdown, said the march heading to parliament had been peaceful.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of badly

Adverb

Prioritizing economic return over the broader purpose of education could severely damage foundational academic fields and society itself.

— Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
But thousands of public comments come from scientists, who warn that the rule, as written, would severely curtail their work treating pediatric cancers, improving maternal health and advancing fundamental research.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of severely

Adverb

Chicken satay with a restrained peanut sauce is a solid choice, too.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Like Rominger, Crowfoot said the ESA can at times be too heavy handed, and said there was always room to tweak the law, particularly in an era where California is confronting a cost of living crisis some pin on regulations restricting growth.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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