Synonyms of heaviness

heaviness

noun

1

as in weight

the amount that something weighs

the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weight
• heft
• avoirdupois
• bulk
• tonnage
• solidity
• poundage
• massiveness
• weightiness
• ponderousness
• mass
• deadweight
• solidness
• substantiality
• heftiness
• substantialness

2

as in ponderousness

the state or quality of being heavy

the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ponderousness
• massiveness
• weightiness
• bulk
• avoirdupois
• solidity
• heftiness
• solidness
• bulkiness
• substantiality
• hugeness
• overweight
• cumbersomeness
• substantialness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightness
• weightlessness
• airiness
• delicacy
• ethereality
• slightness
• insubstantiality
• flimsiness
• fluffiness
• etherealness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heaviness

The idea is that as an operator mimes picking up a pile of rocks, the arm would generate a force in response, as if the operator could feel the heaviness of the rocks, confirming that the excavator is indeed picking them up. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

Plus, its lightweight texture layers seamlessly without adding heaviness—an especially important consideration for mature skin, where too much product can emphasize texture. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Terry was especially good at delivering remarks that balanced the heaviness of the day with a message of resilience and hope, Vaught said. — Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026

Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026

There is a heaviness and sorrow to that wise, ingenious goddess that obscured the character’s power and playfulness—a choice made by Nolan, no doubt to emphasize his dark themes. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Pixie cuts work wonders on thick hair by removing length and heaviness from your strands, which lends so much more styling potential. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026

The kick drum has a touch of heaviness, but never crosses into muddiness. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026