as in extremely
to a great degree
heavily spiced sausage the family was heavily in debt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heavily
Beside the striping and F50 branding, the F50 Formotion leans heavily into the retro running look, which often also features metallic silver, with its application of synthetic overlays over a mesh base.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
So, choosing among bread varieties depends heavily on your nutrient goals.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
But these part-time faculty members, on whom the system so heavily depends, say they are not being compensated fairly.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
South Korea took a soldier from the North into custody after the individual crossed the heavily fortified border this week in what is believed to be a defection, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heavily
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
So, choosing among bread varieties depends heavily on your nutrient goals.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
But these part-time faculty members, on whom the system so heavily depends, say they are not being compensated fairly.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
South Korea took a soldier from the North into custody after the individual crossed the heavily fortified border this week in what is believed to be a defection, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heavily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavily
Adverb
-
Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
-
Despite being the fourth largest economy in the world — the home of Hollywood and Silicon Valley — California’s budget is extremely dependent on the state’s most prosperous residents.
Adverb
-
Made with soft, highly absorbent quick-drying microfiber.
-
The majority of chicken in America is highly processed and cleaned in a chlorine bath.
Adverb
-
In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who own property.
-
But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.
Adverb
-
Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.
-
This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.
Adverb
-
This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
-
The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
Adverb
-
Corzo, who lived a number of years in Los Angeles, said his apartment is on the east side of Caracas, so it was not hit as badly by the earthquake as other parts of the city.
-
At least eight hospitals, the headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross, and the French embassy were among buildings reported to have been badly damaged.
Adverb
-
This reliance on ad budgets severely restricts the company in the mind of the market.
-
Without that asset, the Heat’s package is severely degraded.
Adverb
-
So too did a record 400-million-barrel release from the International Energy Agency’s strategic petroleum reserves – a supply boost that’s still underway.
-
The man who made a reputation by doing the impossible with African Cup of Nation wins had too little time to find the magic with Tunisia.
Cite this Entry
“Heavily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavily. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
